Payton Kokaly is a true freshman tight end for Eastern Michigan. The 6'3", 220-pound native of Saginaw, Michigan, attended Davison High School, where he earned four academic selections and helped the Cardinals to regional and conference championships. Kokaly compiled 650 receiving yards on 49 receptions during his junior and senior seasons and was ranked as a three-star prospect by recruiting services. In 2024, he caught a game-winning pass with six seconds remaining in Davison's 41-37 victory over Grandville. He is pursuing a finance degree.