Xavier Payne
Freshman offensive lineman on Colorado's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 320 lb · Canandaigua, NY · Jones
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 1263 nationally · Signed with Colorado
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Colorado's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Colorado in 2026.
Xavier Payne
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Colorado3-star out of Jones
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Deion Sanders
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado -- 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.
Colorado has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. David Bakhtiari went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Colorado
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Colorado
Returning around him
- 14% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- Transfer portal: +4 net (42 in / 38 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Colorado · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #39 · 2026 recruiting class #67
Background
RECRUIT RANKING SITES (As of 12/1/25) A consensus three-star prospect by the recruiting services. Rivals rates him at an 86, the No. 95 best offensive tackle in the class, and the No. 153 player from Florida. ESPN gives him a 77 rating and ranks him as the No. 74 best offensive tackle in the nati...