University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Signing Day Roster

Block M Roster

Chance Payne

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    DB
  • Hometown:
    Jefferson, Ga.
  • High School:
    Jefferson
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Jefferson High School in Jefferson, Georgia • wore No. 6 for the Dragons and was coached by Travis Noland • named Preseason All-State and senior season is still ongoing • as a junior, recorded 60 tackles, two interceptions and five pass breakups as team played for a state title • named First Team All-Region twice in his career • consensus three-star recruit • ESPN ranked him as the No. 50 cornerback in the nation and as the No. 76 prospect in Georgia • also competed in basketball and track and field • member of the state runner-up 4x100 relay team.

PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Jessica Payne • has one sister (Skylar).

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