The 2019 Mississippi State football season is right around the corner, as there are just four more days until the Bulldogs take on Louisiana at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Today’s spotlighted player is #4 JaVonta Payton.
Payton, a native of Nashville, Tennessee, played his high school football at Hillsboro High School. He had 24 receptions for 452 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior and added 63 rushes for 484 yards and six touchdowns. He was a first team all-state selection and was named as the team’s offensive MVP. He then played in the 2016 Toyota East vs.