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NCAA · Big 12 · 2026
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Gi'Bran Payne

RB · RS SR/TR
5-SRTRANSFERNotre Dame → Cincinnati
Current depth chart
RB2Second5-SR
Depth relationships
Bio
Gi'Bran Payne is a 5'10", 208-pound running back from Cincinnati, Ohio, who attended La Salle High School before committing to Notre Dame as a four-star recruit in the 2022 class. He redshirted in 2022 after appearing in four games on special teams. In 2023, Payne played in all 13 games, recording 168 rushing yards on 45 attempts with two rushing touchdowns and a season-long run of 12 yards. He added nine receptions for 58 yards and two receiving touchdowns while contributing on kickoff returns. After missing the 2024 season due to injury, Payne returned in 2025, appearing in all 12 games with nine carries for 56 yards, including a 24-yard run at Arkansas. He is now a redshirt senior transfer at Cincinnati. From La Salle · Cincinnati, OH.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight5'10"Weight208 lbHometownCincinnati, OHHigh schoolLa SalleRecruiting4 · No. 285 national · 2022 classConferenceBig 12Previous schoolNotre DameTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 7 GP
Rushing
69
CAR
418
YDS
2
TD
Receiving
5
REC
16
YDS
0
TD
Advanced
3.3
LINE YDS
1.2
EXPLOSIVE
39%
RUSH SUCC
19%
USAGE
Career path
LA SALLECincinnati, OH
NOTRE DAME2022 – 2025
CINCINNATI2026 — present
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