6-6, 215-lb WR Transfer with Elite Size and High School TD Pedigree
Payton Bjork is a 6-6, 215-pound wide receiver transfer from Tarleton State to Youngstown State, bringing rare size for the division and a high school track record of 89 catches, 1,274 yards, and 26 total touchdowns (14 junior, 12 senior) [1][4][8]. After redshirting his true freshman year at Tarleton in 2024, he joined YSU’s 2026 roster as a sophomore, offering immediate special teams value and reserve WR depth [1][2][6]. His differentiator is his physical profile—matching Ohio Buckeyes’ 6-4 target criteria—which allows him to win contested catches and block effectively in the run game [3]. While he hasn’t yet posted college receiving stats, his intensity as a special teams contributor and family connection to Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork suggest strong football IQ and coachability [8]. For teams needing a big-body WR who can grow into a primary target, Bjork is a high-upside fit with minimal injury history and proven red-zone scoring instincts from high school.
