Alabama’s power-built disruptor who turned into a pro-caliber interior force
Payne is a rare interior lineman whose game is built on **power, leverage, and explosion**, giving him a true game-wrecking presence in the middle. At Alabama, he stood out as a highly disruptive defensive tackle, and his NFL career has backed that up with Pro Bowl-caliber production and steady run-stopping value. The big differentiator: he can collapse pockets *without* needing flashy speed, though his intensity and consistency have drawn some criticism at times. If you need a strong, tone-setting DL who can anchor versus the run and create interior pressure, he fits well.
