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Washington Commanders depth chart
NFL · NFC East · 2026
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Daron Payne

DL · 9th season
YR 9
Current depth chart
DL1StarterYR 9
Depth relationships
DL194Daron PayneSELECTED
Bio
Daron Payne is a 6'3", 320-pound defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders. The Alabama product was selected 13th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by Washington and brings eight years of professional experience at age 29. Payne recorded 3.0 sacks and 5 passes defended during the 2025 season. He carries a four-year contract with the Commanders worth $22.5 million annually.
Daron Payne played 6 games in 2025 with a 74% share of defensive snaps.
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Player information
Height6'3"Weight320 lbHometownBirmingham, ALAge29CollegeAlabamaDraftedRound 1 · #13 overall · 2018 · WASExperience8 NFL seasons
Contract
$22.5Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $46.0MCap 10.0%
#2 of 198 · DL market by AAV
Production · 2026 · 6 GP
Defense
0
TACKLES
0
TFL
1
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
ALABAMA2015 – 2017
COMMANDERS2018 — present
Drafted · Round 1 · Pick 13