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Toby Payne stats, 2026

Marshall (4–3, Sun Belt). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Toby Payne is a tight end for Marshall (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 557th in yards per catch (9.8), 570th in catches (10), 606th in receiving yards (98), in 4 games. This week: Marshall at Old Dominion.

Receiving yards98606th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches10570th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch9.8557th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1623rd of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Toby Payne?

Position
Tight end
Class
Senior
Height
6-4
Weight
237 pounds
Number
No. 81
Hometown
Poca, WV
High school
Poca (Poca, WV)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 1116 in the 2022 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Toby Payne's receiving stats

He's 557th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (9.8) and 570th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (10).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards98606th of 682
Catches10570th of 682
Yards per catch9.8557th of 675

The season

Toby Payne's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 623rd of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)1623rd of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Toby Payne's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2022Marshall22713.51—
2024Marshall171689.96—
2025Marshall3638710.830
2026Marshall10989.800
Career6568010.5100

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Toby Payne's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2024Marshall+1.21+1.21—31.3%19.43%
2025Marshall+0.36+0.47-4.2626.5%16.46%
2026Marshall+0.13+0.13—10.0%5.48%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Toby Payne's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
2vs. Middle TennesseeW 28–260000
5at James MadisonL 17–456100
6vs. Coastal CarolinaL 21–2723200
8vs. South AlabamaW 20–1369701

FAQ

Questions about Toby Payne

What position does Toby Payne play?

Toby Payne plays tight end for Marshall, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Toby Payne from, and what year is he?

Toby Payne is a senior tight end for Marshall, listed at 6-4 and 237 pounds, from Poca, WV.

How tall is Toby Payne, and how much does he weigh?

Toby Payne is listed at 6-4 and 237 pounds on Marshall's 2026 roster.

What year is Toby Payne?

Toby Payne is a senior, from the 2022 recruiting class.

What are Toby Payne's career stats?

Over 4 seasons (2022–2026), Toby Payne has 65 catches for 680 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Who does Toby Payne play for?

Marshall (4–3, Sun Belt), where he plays tight end and wears No. 81.

Is Toby Payne eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Toby Payne was in the 2022 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Toby Payne play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. South Alabama: 69 receiving yards, 7 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Marshall won 20–13.

Where did Toby Payne go to high school?

Poca (Poca, WV). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 1116 in the 2022 class.

What are Toby Payne's stats this season?

98 receiving yards, 10 catches, 9.8 yards per catch, 1 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 4 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Toby Payne rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 557th of 675 in yards per catch, 570th of 682 in catches, 606th of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Toby Payne play next?

Marshall visits Old Dominion Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The numbers' pick: Marshall.

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