Xavier Payne is a three-star recruit from Canandaigua, NY, out of Jones (No. 1,263 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Colorado's 8 games this season.
Where Payne comes from
- Canandaigua, NY
- Jones
- Jones is about 1,550 miles from Folsom Field
- Three-star, No. 1,263 in the 2026 class.
Where Payne fits
Colorado lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Colorado offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 84th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Colorado is 3-5. Next: at Arizona State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Jones
Where to follow
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.
The unit he anchors ranks 84th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
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).
Joined Colorado in 2026
- 2026 Colorado SandersYear 1 · Games –
- High school JonesOrlando, FL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,263 in the 2026 class. Signed with Colorado.Also from Jones: Vernell Brown III (Florida), Malik Bryant (Missouri), Dereon Coleman (Miami) and 9 more.
2026
- Signed with ColoradoThree-star, out of Jones
