Toby Payne

R-SOPHOMORE SEASON (2024): Played in 13 games, starting 11 at tight end for the Herd. Caught 17 passes for 168 yards and 6 TDs for the Herd while also being a key blocker for the top-20 rushing attack and a key blocker on the kickoff return unit, which ranked as one of the nation's best. Caught a pair of TD passes against Georgia Southern and also had a season-long 32-yard TD catch against Western Michigan. Other TD catches came against Southern Miss, Coastal Carolina and James Madison. SOPHOMORE SEASON (2023): Did not play due to season-ending injury. FRESHMAN SEASON (2022): Played in 10 games as a tight end for the Herd ... Finished the season with two receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown - all of which came against Norfolk State in the opener ... Also registered a tackle against Old Dominion. HERD FILE: Rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … Received offers from Rutgers, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Central Michigan, Coastal Carolina, Colorado State, Kent State, Ohio, Old Dominion, Toledo, WKU … Also plays basketball … Caught 16 passes for 259 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore to go with 42 catches for 985 yards and 15 scores during his junior season … Also played basketball and baseball at Poca. SOCIAL MEDIA: You can follow Toby on Twitter @tpayner05 and on Instagram @toby_payne_5