Chance Payne
Freshman defensive back on Minnesota's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′10″ · 185 lb · Jefferson, GA · Jefferson
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 884 nationally · Signed with Minnesota
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Minnesota's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Minnesota in 2026.
Chance Payne
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Minnesota3-star out of Jefferson
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
P.J. Fleck
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Minnesota -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Minnesota has produced 3 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-Americans. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Tyler Nubin was one of them, an All-American.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Minnesota
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Minnesota
Returning around him
- 1 Minnesota player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (19 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Minnesota · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #41 · 2026 recruiting class #28
Background
PRONUNCIATION Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Georgia • wore No. 6 for the Dragons and was coached by Travis Noland • named Preseason All-State and senior season is still ongoing • as a junior, recorded 60 tackles, two intercept...
The secondary · Minnesota
- #14Kerry Brown56 tackles · 2025
- #17John Nestor50 tackles · 2025
- #7Aidan Gousby27 tackles · 2025
- #5Aydan West19 tackles · 2025
- #24Chance Payneno box-score line yet
16 more on the roster · Minnesota team page