We all know that running backs can be a dime a dozen. However, some are just special. Citrus Hill’s Davien Payne falls into the “special” class. A lovely combo of speed, strength and power gives Davien the ability to cause pain for the opposing team’s defense. He can run through you, around you or by you and do it with confidence. Citrus Hill has been putting together some nice college prospects over the last couple of years and this seems to be another. Payne is an early commit to Colorado and would be a welcomed addition to a Colorado program looking to return to their glory years. When last that happened, the Buffs were a team known for having good tailbacks. Payne could lead the charge into a new era. Check out Davien Payne’s highlight video at Gridironstuds.com.
Chad Wilson is a college football recruiting expert and creator of the GridironStudsApp which allows high school football players to gain exposure to college football coaches and fans. Wilson is a former college football player for the University of Miami (92-94) and Long Beach St. (’90-’91) and played briefly for the Seattle Seahawks (’95). He is also a former youth and high school football coach for over 15 years most recently for 5-A State of Florida Champs American Heritage. He runs All Eyes DB Camp a defensive back training company located in South Florida IG: @alleyesdbcamp. Wilson’s oldest son Quincy plays in the NFL for the New York Giants and his younger son plays cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
