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Ja Payton
DB · #19 ·
Height5'10"
Weight184 lbs
Est. eligibility5 yrs
Production index
Medium
Roster status
Rostered
CollegeAP
Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background
Athletics Director's Honor Roll (S26) Played 17 games across two seasons at Mississippi Delta, totaling 71 tackle (3.0 TFL) and five passes defended… All-MACCC North Honorable Mention as a senior… Recorded two interceptions during his freshman season. Jaquian Markelle Payton is the son of Corey Payton and Rachelle Parkman… Birthday is April 3… Has four siblings: Dakoreyon, Cordarius, Karlie and Kaci... Pursuing a bachelor's degree in health and human performance.
Hometown
🏴Gulfport, MS
High schoolGulfport HS
Scholarship--
Career path
- SignedUnknown · Oct 10, 2026Ja Payton (DB) signed with an agency
- EnrolledJa Payton (DB) enrolled in Mississippi Delta Community College
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Austin Peay State University | 7 | 0 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 |  Mississippi Delta Community College | 9 | 5 | -- | Elite | 0 | 3 | 0 | 36 | 15 |
| 2024 | Mississippi Delta Community College | 8 | 0 | -- | Med. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | 24 | 5 | -- | Med. | 0 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 16 |
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Academics and references
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026