Clemson’s disruptive, 300-pound interior force with rare playmaking pop
Payton Page is a strong-fit interior defensive tackle who pairs NFL-sized bulk (6-4, 300) with real production and unusual versatility for the position: in Clemson’s 2024 season, he logged 36 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a sack, a pass breakup, and a 57-yard interception return for a touchdown. Clemson also labeled him an NSCA Strength All-American, which backs up the eye test on his power and functional strength. For a team, he’s intriguing because he can occupy blocks, flash disruptive upside, and bring high-end effort and intensity that don’t always show up in box scores.[3][1][4]
