| Current team | New York Jets |
|---|---|
| Number | 98 |
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Birth date | September 27, 2002 (age 24) |
| Birth place | Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft |
| Height in | 4 |
| Weight lb | 300 |
| High school | James B. Dudley (Greensboro) |
| College | Clemson (2021–2024) |
| Undraftedyear | 2025 |
| Pastteams |
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| Status | Active |
| Statseason | 2025 |
| Statlabel 1 | Total tackles |
| Statvalue 1 | 6 |
| Statlabel 2 | Sacks |
| Statlabel 3 | Forced fumbles |
| Statlabel 4 | Fumble recoveries |
| Statlabel 5 | Pass deflections |
| Statlabel 6 | Interceptions |
| Statlabel 7 | Defensive touchdowns |
| Highlights | |
| Pfr | PagePa00 |
Payton Page (born September 27, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
Early life
Page attended high school at James B. Dudley located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a four-star recruit, and the 31st overall prospect in the class of 2021, where he committed to play college football for the Clemson Tigers over offers from North Carolina and Tennessee.[1][2]
College career
During his four-year career at Clemson, he appeared in 53 games, becoming a full time starter in 2024, where he recorded 69 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, half a sack, two pass deflections, and a 57-yard pick six versus The Citadel, where for his performance he was named third-team all-ACC in 2024.[3][4][5]
Professional career
After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Page signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent.[6][7][8] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] Page was promoted to the active roster on December 18.[11]
NFL career statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | FF | Fum | FR | Yds | TD | ||
| 2025 | NYJ | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
References
- ^ Raynor, Grace (29 July 2020). "Payton Page chose a Clemson face mask, and the ’21 class zoomed into the top 5". The Athletic. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (July 28, 2020). "DT Payton Page, No. 31 prospect in ESPN 300, commits to Clemson". ESPN. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Esden Jr., Paul. "6-Foot-4 Jets Rookie Has Undergone Stunning Physical Transformation". Heavy Sports. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Double, Bent (16 June 2025). "Scouting Jets UDFA defensive tackle Payton Page". Gang Green Nation. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Carter, Derrian (23 November 2024). "Clemson football's 310-pound Payton Page returns interception 57 yards for first career TD". Greenville Online. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Fried, Justin (30 July 2025). "Jets UDFA quickly emerging as the hidden gem of training camp". FanSided. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Melo, Justin (28 July 2025). "Jets UDFA DL Payton Page projected to make roster". Jets Wire. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Foote, Jordan (28 July 2025). "Undrafted Rookie Could Benefit From ‘Shaky’ Jets DT Depth". Heavy Sports. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Allen, Eric & Weir, Susanna. "Jets Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Lange, Randy & Allen, Eric (August 26, 2025). "Final Cuts Jets Move 22 Players to Reduce Active Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved 27 August 2025.
- ^ Weir, Susanna (December 18, 2025). "Jets Sign DT Payton Page to Active Roster, Place S Tony Adams on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com