Defensive Lineman
6′3″
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280 lbs
Kansas City, MO
Senior (RS)
Turning right in the Paw Bistro put Payton Page in better shape and on the field
When Payton Page arrived at Clemson in the 2021, he quickly learned that he needed to make some changes with his body to see game day snaps. Although it was hard, according to him, he stuck with the plan and his confidence is high.
Strength in Numbers: Clemson's defensive front has rare talent and depth
The Clemson defense is expected to be improved across the board in 2021. There is experience and talent on every unit but the defensive line, could be the backbone of the team like it was in 2018.
Brotherly Love
Clemson continues to wait on 2022 recruits and last week, two of the best from the class named the Tigers among their top schools. We take a look at those prospects, plus the brothers of a few current Clemson players in our recruiting update.
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National Average Rating
The National Average Rating is a proprietary formula that calculates an
industry-wide aggregate rating for each recruiting prospect. The formula includes
publicly listed grades, scores, ratings and rankings by national recruiting services,
along with a Clemson Sports Talk rating. Combining the data provides a rating for each prospect,
which is then normalized to fit the Clemson Sports Talk Rating 100-point scale.
The intent of this rating is to provide Clemson Sports Talk readers with a comprehensive snapshot of
how individual prospects rank nationally.
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Clemson Sports Talk Rating
99-100: Elite national prospect (Five-star)
Considered one of the best prospects in the nation and a likely difference-maker
at the collegiate level. Displays all of the physical skills to be a future All-American
with potential to be an early-round NFL draft pick.
90-98: Elite state prospect (Four-star)
Considered one of the best 30-40 prospects in the state and a top 250
national prospect. Displays the physical skills to be a major early contributor
at the collegiate level with high professional potential.
80-89: Quality prospect (Three-star)
Considered one of the best 100 prospects in the state and a top 500 national prospect.
Displays the physical skills to develop into a contributor over the course of his college career.
Has the ability to become a professional prospect over time with development.
70-79: Solid prospect (Two-star)
Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential
contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development.
Professional potential is low.
