VJ Payne Rookie Profile, College Stats & Combine

VJ Payne is a safety for the New York Jets. He was selected with pick 228 of round 7 in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. He is on an NFL roster for his 2026 rookie season. 44 college games across 4 seasons for Kansas State.

Player details

  • Position: SAF
  • Team: New York Jets
  • Jersey: #34
  • Experience: Rookie (2026)
  • Height: 6'3"
  • Weight: 206 lbs
  • College: Kansas State
  • Drafted: 2026 · Round 7 · Pick 228

College career stats

SeasonSchoolGTacklesSoloTFLSacksINTPDFF
2022Kansas State6141011000
2023Kansas State13574430130
2024Kansas State1364403.50230
2025Kansas State12594030130

NFL combine results

MetricResult
Year2026
40-yard dash4.4 sec
Vertical jump35.0 in
Broad jump127.0 in