34Payton Roth
LB · RS JR
4-JR
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Bio
Payton Roth is a 6'4", 225-pound weakside linebacker from Portland, Oregon, who attended Jesuit High School. A preferred walk-on who chose Northwestern over Oregon and Oregon State, Roth made his collegiate debut against Rutgers on September 3, 2023, and redshirted that season. He played in three games during 2024 and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. In 2025, Roth appeared in all 13 games, recording eight total tackles and six solo tackles. He registered his first career tackle against UCLA on September 27, added stops against Nebraska and Minnesota, and posted a career-high two tackles against Illinois on November 25. From Jesuit · Portland, OR.
Payton Roth started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 13.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'4"Weight230 lbHometownPortland, ORHigh schoolJesuitRecruiting2 · No. 3001 national · 2023 classConferenceBig Ten
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
2
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
JESUITPortland, OR
NORTHWESTERNCurrent roster