Alex Payne
Alex Payne is a four-star recruit from Gainesville, GA (No. 182 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Virginia's 9 games this season.
Where Payne comes from
- Gainesville, GA
- Gainesville
- About 400 miles from Scott Stadium
- Four-star, No. 182 in the 2025 class; signed with USC.
Where Payne fits
Virginia lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Virginia offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 58th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Virginia is 4-5. Next: vs California, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Gainesville, GA
Came to Virginia by way of USC.
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Virginia -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
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The unit he anchors ranks 58th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Virginia has produced 4 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Morgan Moses went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Virginia ElliottYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalUSC to Virginia
- 2025 USC RileyYear 1 · Games –
- High school GainesvilleGainesville, GA · Class of 2025Four-star, No. 182 in the 2025 class. Signed with USC.Also from Gainesville: Xavier Griffin (Alabama), Jamarion Matthews (Alabama), Zion Ferguson (Pittsburgh) and 8 more.
Moves
- Transferred from USC to Virginia, Jan 13, 2026.
2025
- Signed with USCFour-star, out of Gainesville
2026
- Transferred to Virginiafrom USC
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Lincoln Riley and Tony Elliott.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Virginia