
Purdue TE Payne Durham – Senior (Suwanee, Georgia)
- Ranks among the best tight ends nationwide, cracking the Top 5 in touchdowns (2nd-6), receptions (3rd-48) and receiving yards (4th-481).
- Second on the team in all three categories, becoming a primary target in the Big Ten Conference’s best passing offense.
- Has four games this season with at least 65 receiving yards.
- Caught the go-ahead touchdowns in wins at Maryland (Oct. 8) and at No. 21 Illinois (Nov. 12).
- His 109-yard receiving game (seven catches) against Maryland was the third 100-yard game of his career.
- Has recorded 1,196 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns over his career; his 19 receiving touchdowns rank ninth (second among tight ends) in Purdue history.
Prediction? PAYNE!@pdurham22 🚂⬆ pic.twitter.com/MOqI33LQ78
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