The rising star is expected to turn heads this upcoming season.
Redshirt junior Patrick Payton has had a remarkable career at Florida State since he joined the Seminoles as a 4-star recruit out of Miami, FL, in 2021. He had a breakout season in 2022 after recording 31 tackles, five sacks, six tackles for a loss, a forced fumble, and three pass breakups, earning him the 2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year.
The Seminoles have to replace countless NFL-bound starters on both sides of the ball, but Payton is more than ready to step into the primary pass-rushing role. He racked up seven sacks, 14.5 tackles for loss and 10 pass breakups last season.in the first round
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