Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama. Ranked #24 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Washington drafted him in Round 1, pick 13.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
95STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | WAS | 7-9 | 6 | 8 | 26 | 77% | 96 |
| '19 | WAS | 3-13 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 72% | 94 |
| '20 | WAS | 7-9 | 7 | 8 | 25 | 84% | 100 |
| '21 | WAS | 7-10 | 6 | 15 | 28 | 76% | 96 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 22 | 35 | 109 | 77% | 97 | |
| '22 | WAS | 8-8 | 18 | 20 | 27 | 87% | †100 |
| '23 | WAS | 4-13 | 13 | 11 | 25 | 79% | 98 |
| '24 | WAS | 12-5 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 69% | 91 |
| '25 | WAS | 5-12 | 7 | 8 | 19 | 61% | 82 |
| Career | — | 65 | 81 | 201 | 76% | 95 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
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Context
Height
6'2 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
311 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.95 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
28.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
107"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.67 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.58 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.71 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
27 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 13th overall, Da'Ron Payne has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of DTs from the 2018 draft class.