Payton Kirkland is a massive offensive tackle prospect from the Sunshine State who has already amassed nearly 40 scholarship offers as a class of 2023 recruit.
The 6-foot-7, 315-pound sophomore from Dr. Phillips High in Orlando has started to see his recruitment heat up and says several schools are standing out because of how much interest they’re showing early in the process.
“At first it was pretty calm but after a while it got kind of hectic,” Kirkland said of his recruitment. “Arizona State, Florida, (Florida) State, and Clemson have been showing the most love so far.