Countdown To Kickoff - 2024 New Orleans Saints
Excerpts from an article by Crissy Froyd of Saints Wire on 8/3/24 as viewed at saintswire.usatoday.com
August 3rd, 2924 - Rico Payton - Number 36
Just 36 days stand between now and 2024 season kickoff time for the New Orleans Saints.
That makes the Saints player of the day Rico Payton, who wears the No. 36 jersey. Here’s everything to know about the former Pittsburg State cornerback:
He comes off a final season with the Gorillas in which he totaled 35 tackles (23 solo), 4 interceptions and 16 pass break-ups en route to earning 2023 NCAA Division II Second Team All-American honors from the AFCA.
Payton was also nominated for the Division II 2023 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented annually to exceptional defensive players in small college football programs.
The former Gorilla was a two-time All-MIAA Selection, finishing out his career with 64 total tackles (46 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, 26 passes defended, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
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https://saintswire.usatoday.com/202...ckoff-rico-payton-is-saints-player-of-day-36/
Excerpts from an article by Crissy Froyd of Saints Wire on 8/3/24 as viewed at saintswire.usatoday.com
August 3rd, 2924 - Rico Payton - Number 36
Countdown to Kickoff: Rico Payton is Saints Player of Day 36
Just 36 days stand between now and 2024 season kickoff time for the New Orleans Saints.
That makes the Saints player of the day Rico Payton, who wears the No. 36 jersey. Here’s everything to know about the former Pittsburg State cornerback:
- Name (Age): Rico Payton (24)
- Position: Cornerback
- Height, weight: 6-foot, 182 pounds
- Relative Athletic Score: 8.36
- 2024 salary cap hit: $800,000
- College: Pittsburg State (Kansas)
- Drafted: Undrafted in 2024 (New Orleans Saints)
- NFL experience: Rookie
He comes off a final season with the Gorillas in which he totaled 35 tackles (23 solo), 4 interceptions and 16 pass break-ups en route to earning 2023 NCAA Division II Second Team All-American honors from the AFCA.
Payton was also nominated for the Division II 2023 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented annually to exceptional defensive players in small college football programs.
The former Gorilla was a two-time All-MIAA Selection, finishing out his career with 64 total tackles (46 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions, 26 passes defended, 1 forced fumble and 1 fumble recovery.
Full Article In Link Below:
https://saintswire.usatoday.com/202...ckoff-rico-payton-is-saints-player-of-day-36/