Personal
- Parents are Matt and Amanda Payne
- Father Matt was a punter and kicker for BYU
- Has three siblings
- Brother Logan is currently playing running back at BYU
Before BYU
- A three star recruit rated the No. 9 overall prospect in Utah
- Set 6A single season state record with 174 tackles in 2024
- Recorded 352 total tackles, 31tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and three interceptions in high school
- Two time first-team all-state Linebacker, two-time regional defensive MVP, two-time Weber High team MVP and two-time first-team all-area
- Team captain for basketball and football 2023 team captain
- Also competed in track and field
- Also on the seminary council
- Made the high honor roll in high school and is fluent in Spanish after participating in dual immersion program
- Also recruited by UCLA, USC, Washington, Washington State, Utah State, Baylor, Utah, Air Force and Oregon State