Rico PaytonIR

DB · 3rd season

YR 3

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DBNot on depth chartYR 3

Injured Reserve · Currently unavailable

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Bio

Rico Payton is a 6'0", 182-pound defensive back from St. Louis, MO, who attended Pittsburg State (KS) and Southern Illinois. He signed with the Saints and is currently in his third season of professional experience with the New York Giants on a three-year deal. In 2025, Payton recorded one pass defended before being placed on injured reserve.

Rico Payton played 9 games in 2025 with a 3% share of defensive snaps.

Player information

Height6'0"Weight182 lbHometownSt. Louis, MOAge27CollegePittsburg State (KS) · Southern IllinoisDraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with SaintsExperience2 NFL seasons

Contract

$948Kper year · AAV