Payton Prince

New Mexico vs TU - BRETT ROJO/For the University of Tulsa

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at H.A. Chapman Stadium in Tulsa, OK on 9/30/17. BRETT ROJO/For the Tulsa World

Photo by: BRETT ROJO/For the Tulsa World

Houston vs TU - BRETT ROJO/For the University of Tulsa

Photo by: BRETT ROJO/For the University of

Position:
Defensive Tackle
Height:
6-3
Weight:
271
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Norman, Okla.
High School:
Norman North

TULSA – A two-year letterwinner … has played in 23 career games, mostly on special teams … made the move from tight end to defensive tackle in spring drills 2017 … 2017 – Played in all 12 games, mainly on special teams … saw his most extensive playing time at defensive tackle against Tulane, and had one tackle in that game … had one pass break-up against Houston … 2016 – Played in 11 games … saw most of his playing time on special teams … 2015 – Did not see playing time … 2014 – Was one of several true freshmen to sit out the 2014 season due to red-shirt status.

HIGH SCHOOL – Was a four-year letterwinner at Norman North High School … started three years at tight end and also started his senior season at defensive end … had 36 receptions for 528 yards, a 14.7 average and five TDs, while rushing 29 times for 159 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior … earned Tulsa World honorable mention all-state accolades … named to The Oklahoman’s Super 30, ranking 14^th overall … named to the Oklahoma Coaches Association West all-state team … was ranked 31^st among the top-36 players in the state of Oklahoma by 247Sports Ratings … caught 40 passes for 568 yards and 10 touchdowns, while helping his team post a 12-2 record as a junior … also lettered four years in basketball … was the first-ever freshman to start on the varsity basketball team … high school coach was Wade Standley.

PERSONAL – Favorite sports movie is The Longest Yard … favorite pro sports team is the Oklahoma City Thunder … his favorite summer job was working an internship with the Tulsa Drillers, Double A team of the Los Angeles Dodgers … favorite TV show is “The Office” … Lebron James is his favorite professional athlete … his favorite vacation spot is Ocean City, Maryland … mother is Michele Prince … majoring in media studies … born December 2, 1995.