The Sports Quotient’s annual Draft Preview series is back! Over the course of the eight weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, we will take a look at the top prospects at each position. This week, we dive into the defensive line. Today, we’ll take a look at Da’Ron Payne from Alabama.
College Career
Payne was one of the nation’s top recruits entering college, and even earned some starts his true freshman season in Tuscaloosa. He started all 15 games the next season, recording 36 tackles on the year.
When star DT Jonathan Allen departed for the NFL last year, it gave Payne his chance to shine, as he racked up 53 tackles, one sack, and one interception in his junior campaign.