Emerging Idaho DL with 6 Sacks and Elite Size
Payton Gunter (#94) is a 6'5", 285-pound defensive lineman for the Idaho Vandals who transitioned from high school edge to college DL, showcasing rare size-strength differentiators. After a redshirt freshman year in 2024 with no action, he erupted in 2025 with 46 tackles, 6 sacks, and 1 interception, ranking among Idaho's top interior disruptors. His high school pedigree includes 6 sacks (7th in Idaho) and top-7 state rankings, signaling consistent intensity and a knack for finishing. Though he transferred to the College of Yotes in fall 2026 per recent reports, his 2025 intensity and 6-sack production make him a high-fit, physical anchor for any defensive line seeking size and sack potential.
