Payton Orth is a depth linebacker and special-teams grinder for Eastern Illinois
Orth’s most recent East Illinois profile shows a linebacker who earned his value on special teams, playing in all 11 games in 2023, posting 10 tackles and forcing a punt-coverage fumble, then returning in 2024 as a kickoff return/coverage contributor before using a redshirt year. He is not yet a stat-sheet linebacker, but his profile points to toughness, reliability, and coach-trust traits that matter on winning teams. If your roster needs a disciplined special-teams player with some defensive upside, he fits the mold.
