JaVonta Payton

Payton attended and played high school football at Hillsboro High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He was considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com. == College career ==

Northwest Mississippi C.C. Payton attended Northwest Mississippi Community College from 2017 to 2018 where he played 21 games, while recording 67 catches for 840 yards, and two touchdowns. Mississippi State Payton transferred to Mississippi State in 2019, where he played in 22 games, recording 28 receptions for 372 yards and one touchdown from 2019 to 2020. Tennessee Payton transferred to Tennessee in 2021, where he played and started in all 12 games, recording 18 catches for 413 yards, and six touchdowns. On January 17, 2022, Payton declared for the 2022 NFL draft. == Professional career ==

Arizona Cardinals After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Payton signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 1, 2022. He was released on August 30. On September 14, Payton was re-signed to the Cardinals practice squad but was released the next day.. Orlando Guardians On January 23, 2023, Payton signed with the Orlando Guardians of the XFL. Arlington Renegades On March 6, 2023, Payton was traded to the Arlington Renegades of the XFL in a three-team trade with the Orlando Guardians receiving offensive tackle TJ Storment and the DC Defenders receiving tight end Alex Ellis. On May 13, Payton won the 2023 XFL Championship with the Renegades, recording two receptions for 23 yards. After the 2023 season, Payton worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles on July 15, 2023. Payton re-signed with the Renegades on January 22, 2024. Payton was placed on Injured reserve on May 28. Louisville Kings On January 12, 2026, Payton was allocated to the Louisville Kings of the United Football League (UFL). Houston Gamblers On May 4, 2026, Payton was traded to the Houston Gamblers in exchange for Lonnie Phelps. == References ==