34VJ Payne
DB · Rookie
ROOKIE R7
Current depth chart
DBNot on depth chartROOKIE R7
Injured Reserve · designated for return — Undisclosed · Currently unavailableDepth relationships
Bio
VJ Payne is a safety drafted by the New York Jets in 2026 out of Kansas State. The 6'3", 206-pound defensive back from Gainesville, GA was selected 228th overall. Payne enters his first NFL season with the Jets.
Player information
Height6'3"Weight206 lbHometownGainesville, GAAge23CollegeKansas StateDraftedRound 7 · #228 overall · 2026 · NYJExperienceRookie season
Contract
$1.1Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $158KCap 0.4%
T-25 of 140 · DB market by AAV
Career path
KANSAS STATE2022 – 2025
JETS2026 — present
Drafted · Round 7 · Pick 228