The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2023 Football Roster
Roster
Payton Kirkland
- Position:
- OL
- Height:
- 6-6
- Hometown:
- Orlando, Fla.
- Weight:
- 350
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Dr. Phillips
- Major:
- Undeclared
A second-year offensive lineman from Orlando, Fla.
FRESHMAN (2023)
Did not see game action during the 2023 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
An All-America and all-metro honoree … selected to participate in the 2023 All-American Bowl … ranked No. 25 among offensive tackles nationally and No. 59 overall in the state of Florida by 247Sports … rated No. 26 among offensive tackles nationally and No. 69 overall in the state of Florida by ESPN … ranked No. 35 among offensive tackles nationally and No. 78 overall in the state of Florida by Rivals … rated No. 70 among offensive tackles nationally and No. 144 overall in the state of Florida by On3 … named the No. 209 recruit nationally and to the Top 300 All-American Team by Prepstar … chosen All-Metro Orlando in 2022 … played all five positions on the offensive line during his senior season, but was primarily at tackle … helped Dr. Phillips to 369 total yards, including 173 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against Timber Creek … part of three consecutive wins against Windermere, Boone and Lake Nona … blocked for four passing touchdowns against Windermere … helped the offense rush for five rushing touchdowns and 246 passing yards against Boone … paved the way for a season-high 247 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns against Lake Nona … helped clear the way for a season-high 274 passing yards and three passing touchdowns against Ocoee … chosen to the MaxPreps Junior All-American Second Team in 2021 … worked primarily at left tackle … part of a 49-0 shutout against Celebration … anchored an offense that scored 62 points against Windermere … helped Dr. Phillips to a 3-2 district record in 2021 … selected to the MaxPreps Sophomore All-America Team First Team in 2020 … part of an offense that scored 35 or more points four times, capped by a 50-point performance against Windermere … helped the offense score five passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns, along with 243 rushing yards against Windermere … helped Dr. Phillips to a 5-3 overall record and made the 8A state playoffs in a shortened 2020 season … part of an offense that scored 35 or more points in five consecutive games as a freshman … blocked for an offense that scored 47 points against East Ridge, and 42 against Windermere and Oak Ridge … helped Dr. Phillips to a 9-3 overall record, including a 2-0 district mark, and an appearance in the 8A regional semifinals in 2019
PERSONAL
Uncle, Perry Harrington, was a running back who played at Jackson State and was selected in the second round of 1980 NFL Drafted by Philadelphia Eagles.
