2005: Hit .257 in 53 games...started 50 games...versatile player, started games in five different positions...shared team lead with five homeruns...second on the team in doubles (13), runs scored (39), and stolen bases (9)...drew a team-high 26 walks...hit .311 against lefties...led team with a .987 fielding percentage...on May 14 at Tennessee Tech, went 6-6 with three RBIs and four runs scored...Southeast Scholar Athlete.
Crowder College: All-Region 16 shortstop...played in 57 games, starting 56...hit .357 with five homeruns...had 65 hits, 12 doubles and 40 runs scored...led the team with 53 RBIs...tied Region 16 home run record.
Prep: All COC shortstop and catcher... First Team All-State Defensive back...All COC Punter and Quarterback...National Honor Society.
Personal: Born 5-4-84...son of Tony and Connie Payne...sports management major at Southeast...Hobbies include fishing, skiing, swimming, traveling, and watching football and baseball...favorite kind of music is country, rap, and R&B...favorite professional athlete is Michael Vick...was also recruited by Georgia State, Northwest Missouri State, Southern Arkansas, Delta State and SMSU.
