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By Mike Farrell 1. DE Damon Wilson II-Missouri 6’ 4”, 250 lbs. Damon Wilson II saw limited playing time as a freshman at Georgia in 2023. In 2024, He recorded 22 total tackles, three sacks, forced two fumbles, and recovered two fumbles.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 21

No. 1 Rated Transfer EDGE, LSU Football Addition Enjoying Rare Louisiana Snow

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff sent shockwaves across the college football scene after reeling in a commitment from Florida State transfer Patrick Payton in December.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 15

No. 1 EDGE in the Transfer Portal, LSU Football Signee Arrives in Baton Rouge

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff sent shockwaves across the college football scene after reeling in a commitment from Florida State transfer Patrick Payton in December.

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Since the year 2000, a total of 77 quarterbacks have been selected in the first round of the annual NFL Draft. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / January 15

Ex-Florida State Defensive End Named One Of 'Most Impactful Transfers'

Florida State saw 27 members of its roster depart for the NCAA Transfer Portal in December, including defensive end Patrick Payton. The former 2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and 2023 All-ACC honorable mention had a disappointing campaign last fall and decided to move on from the Seminoles.

Florida State Seminoles News / ACC Digital Network / January 10

Watch: Patrick Payton 2024 Regular Season Highlights | Florida State Defensive Lineman

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 24

Patrick Payton, Nikhai Hill-Green, and Perfect Defensive Portal Fits

By Patrick Weider The transfer portal is in full swing, and many elite players have already signed up to play at their new schools. Here is a list of perfect fits for the programs and the players.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 22

LSU football lands ex-Florida State ACC Rookie of the Year in transfer portal

After watching his defense struggle for most of 2024, Brian Kelly has made a point to address LSU’s defense in the offseason. The Tigers landed a big commitment on Sunday by luring former ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and Florida State defensive end Patrick Payton from the transfer portal, per On3 Sports.

LSU Tigers News / Athlon Sports / December 22

LSU Gets Big Transfer Portal News on Sunday

Brian Kelly's tenure with the LSU Tigers has been quite disappointing in the eyes of many college football fans. Kelly is currently coaching in his third season with the Tigers after spending some time with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 22

LSU Football Officially Signs the No. 1 EDGE in the NCAA Transfer Portal

Brian Kelly and the LSU football staff have officially signed Florida State edge rusher Patrick Payton, he announced via social media on Sunday morning.

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / December 22

Former FSU Defensive End Patrick Payton Transferring To SEC Program

Earlier this week, redshirt junior defensive end Patrick Payton entered the NCAA Transfer Portal after four years at Florida State. Payton chose to move on following a disappointing campaign in 2024 where he didn't live up to expectations.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 22

LSU lands FSU transfer DE Patrick Payton

Patrick Payton, the consensus top edge rusher in the transfer portal, committed to LSU on Saturday, according to multiple media reports. Payton is leaving Florida State with a year of eligibility remaining.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / December 21

LSU Football Lands Commitment From No. 1 EDGE Transfer in the Portal

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers remain red hot on the recruiting trail with the program landing a commitment from Florida State transfer Patrick Payton, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports revealed on Saturday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Former ACC Rookie of the Year to Enter Transfer Portal

Another highly-touted defender will test the transfer portal waters after announcing his intensions to play elsewhere on Wednesday. Florida State defensive lineman Patrick Payton added his name to the growing list of Seminoles to enter the transfer portal this winter, according to On3.

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Florida State Seminoles News / Tomahawk Nation / December 18

FSU DE Patrick Payton to enter transfer portal

2022 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year’s career in Tallahassee has come to an end The Florida State football roster overhaul continued today with news of another Seminole entering the transfer portal.

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / December 18

Veteran DE Patrick Payton Leaving Florida State, Entering NCAA Transfer Portal

Both of Florida State's starting defensive ends from the 2024 season have decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. On Wednesday, redshirt junior defensive end Patrick Payton appeared in the portal, marking the conclusion of his time with the Seminoles.

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / December 10

Florida State Offers Appalachian State EDGE Transfer

Florida State's defensive line struggled in 2024 and with the future of Patrick Payton uncertain at this time, the Seminoles have to rebuild the unit through the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Florida State Seminoles News / Tomahawk Nation / September 24

Noles News: Patrick Payton is the ACC Defensive lineman of the week

A historical ACC juggernaut takes on a new ACC member for the second week in a row Congratulations to Patrick Payton on being recognized for his 3.5 sack performance last Saturday: Roydell Williams is expected to miss a significant amount of time with an injury.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / September 23

Florida State Standout Patrick Payton Named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week

Redshirt junior defensive lineman Patrick Payton was named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week Monday after his performance in Florida State’s win over Cal Saturday evening.

College Football News / Tomahawk Nation / September 23

FSU’s defense steps up to make difference in much-needed win: Two things to like, two things to fix

The defensive line stole the show but other bright spots emerged on Saturday night. Patrick Payton and Josh Farmer sat down at the podium after Saturday night’s defensive slugfest against Cal, explaining how the defense pulled off a 360 in two games.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 21

Florida State edges Cal in defensive struggle for first win of the season

Patrick Payton had three sacks for the game and Marvin Jones Jr. had two on the host Florida State Seminoles' final defensive series to help seal a 14-9 victory over California on Saturday night in Tallahassee, Fla.

Florida State Seminoles News / ACC Digital Network / September 21

Watch: FSU's Patrick Payton Stuffs The Stat Sheet Against Cal

College Football News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / August 8

FSU Football Star DE Disrespected in ACC Player Rankings?

Florida State football defensive end Patrick Payton has been listed as the 22nd-best player in the Atlantic Coast Conference according to the conference’s digital network social media.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / May 26

2025 NFL Draft: Patrick Payton Preseason Scouting Report

There are few positions more important in the modern NFL than pass rusher. Getting after the quarterback is as valuable as it gets. It becomes much easier to deal with Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen when they have to get the ball out of their hands much quicker.

Florida State Seminoles News / ACC Digital Network / December 19, 2023