Payton Stewart
Payton Stewart is a three-star recruit from Kelso, WA (No. 749 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Colorado State's 8 games this season.
Where Stewart comes from
- Kelso, WA
- Kelso
- About 950 miles from Canvas Stadium
- Three-star, No. 749 in the 2024 class; signed with Michigan State.
Where Stewart fits
Colorado State lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 12th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Colorado State is 3-5. Next: vs Boise State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Transferred to Colorado State from Michigan State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 12th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Ty Sambrailo went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 Colorado State MoraYear 3 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalMichigan State to Colorado State
- 2025 Michigan State SmithYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Michigan State SmithYear 1 · Games –
- High school KelsoKelso, WA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 749 in the 2024 class. Signed with Michigan State.
Moves
- Transferred from Michigan State to Colorado State, Jan 11, 2026.
2024
- Signed with Michigan StateThree-star, out of Kelso
2026
- Transferred to Colorado Statefrom Michigan State
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Jonathan Smith and Jim Mora.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Colorado State