JaVonta Payton

JaVonta Cosby Payton (born October 7, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Arlington Renegades of the XFL. He played college football at Mississippi State, and Tennessee. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL), and the Orlando Guardians of the XFL.

JaVonta Payton
No. 3 – Arlington Renegades
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-10-07) October 7, 1998
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Hillsboro
(Nashville, Tennessee)
College:Northwest Mississippi C.C. (2017-2018)

Mississippi State (2019-2020)

Tennessee (2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • XFL Champion (2023)

College career

Northwest Mississippi C.C.

Payton attended Northwest Mississippi Community College from 2017 to 2018 where he played 21 games, while recording 67 catches for 840 yards, and 2 touchdowns.[1]

Mississippi State

Payton transferred to Mississippi State in 2019, where he played in 22 games, recording 28 receptions for 372 yards and 1 touchdown from 2019 to 2020.[2]

Tennessee

Payton transferred to Tennessee in 2021, where he played and started in all 12 games, recording 18 catches for 413 yards, and 6 touchdowns.[3] On January 17, 2022, Payton declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.[4]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Payton signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 1, 2022.[5] He was released on August 30, 2022.[6] On September 14, 2022, Payton was re-signed to the Cardinals practice squad.[7] He was released from the practice squad the next day on September 15, 2022.[8]

Orlando Guardians

On January 23, 2023, Payton signed with the Orlando Guardians of the XFL.[9]

Arlington Renegades

On March 6, 2023, Payton was traded to the Arlington Renegades of the XFL in a three-team trade with the Orlando Guardians receiving Offensive Tackle TJ Storment, and the DC Defenders receiving Tight End Alex Ellis.[10] On May 13, 2023, Payton won the 2023 XFL Championship with the Renegades, recording 2 receptions for 23 yards.[11]

After the 2023 season, Payton worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles on July 15, 2023.[12]

References
  1. "JaVonta Payton - Football". Northwest Mississippi Community College Athletics. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. "JaVonta Payton - Football". Mississippi State. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  3. "JaVonta Payton - Football". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  4. "Tennessee receiver Javonta Payton declares for NFL Draft". WATE 6 On Your Side. 2022-01-17. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  5. Kwong, Andy (2022-05-01). "2022 NFL Draft: Arizona Cardinals Undrafted Free Agent Tracker". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  6. "Arizona cuts two former Vols". Vols Wire. 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  7. Grindley, Wyatt (2022-09-14). "Cardinals Make Five Practice Squad Moves". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  8. Bouda, Nate (2022-09-15). "Cardinals Sign WR Javon Wims To PS, Release WR JaVonta Payton". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  9. Schumpert, Ryan (2023-01-23). "Former Tennessee Receiver Sign To Play In XFL". Rocky Top Insider. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  10. "Breaking 3 XFL Teams Trade Announced". Yardbarker. 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  11. "Renegades 35-26 Defenders (May 13, 2023) Box Score". ESPN. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  12. Grindley, Wyatt (2023-07-25). "Eagles Worked Out Seven Players Including WR N'Keal Harry". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
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