NT · Washington Commanders
Daron Payne
Age 28 · 191 cm (6'3") · 145 kg · Born May 27, 1997 · Alabama
NFL career
2018
debut year
2026
last season
9
seasons
#94
jersey
College: Alabama
2018 NFL Draft
Rd 1
round
#13
overall pick
WAS
drafted by
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2018 to 2025 · 127 games.
Defense
201solo tackles
37.0sacks
1INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
8 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Washington Commanders | 16 | 26 | 5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Washington Commanders | 15 | 30 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Washington Commanders | 16 | 25 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Washington Commanders | 17 | 28 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Washington Commanders | 17 | 27 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Washington Commanders | 17 | 25 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Washington Commanders | 15 | 21 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Washington Commanders | 14 | 19 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · Washington Commanders
Most recent results for the franchise while Daron Payne was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
W
L
L
W
L
L
L
L
24–17 @ Eagles
2025-18 · Jan 4, 2026 · REGULAR
L
23–30 vs Cowboys
2025-17 · Dec 25, 2025 · REGULAR
L
18–29 vs Eagles
2025-16 · Dec 20, 2025 · REGULAR
W
29–21 @ Giants
2025-15 · Dec 14, 2025 · REGULAR
L
0–31 @ Vikings
2025-14 · Dec 7, 2025 · REGULAR
L
26–27 vs Broncos
2025-13 · Nov 30, 2025 · REGULAR
L
13–16 @ Dolphins
2025-11 · Nov 16, 2025 · REGULAR
L
22–44 vs Lions
2025-10 · Nov 9, 2025 · REGULAR
Other "Payne" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Active player
First-round pick
External profiles
Alabama alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Alabama.
Carson Vinson
OT · 2025 · Ravens
CJ Dippre
TE · 2025 · Patriots
Jalen Milroe
QB · 2025 · Seahawks
Jihaad Campbell
LB · 2025 · Eagles
Malachi Moore
SAF · 2025 · Jets
Que Robinson
LB · 2025 · Broncos
Robbie Ouzts
RB · 2025 · Seahawks
Tim Smith
DT · 2025 · Colts
Tyler Booker
G · 2025 · Cowboys
Chris Braswell
LB · 2024 · Buccaneers
2018 NFL Draft · Round 1 class
Other players selected in the same round.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#7
#8
#9
#11
Baker Mayfield
QB · CLE
#2
Saquon Barkley
RB · NYG
#3
Sam Darnold
QB · NYJ
#4
Denzel Ward
CB · CLE
#5
Bradley Chubb
OLB · DEN
#6
Quenton Nelson
G · IND
#7
Josh Allen
C · BUF
#7
Josh Allen
QB · BUF
#8
Roquan Smith
ILB · CHI
#9
Mike McGlinchey
OT · SFO
#10
Josh Rosen
QB · ARI
#11
Minkah Fitzpatrick
FS · MIA
NT peers of the era
Other NTs who debuted within five seasons of Daron Payne.
