Lovejoy’s Star Linebacker: Payton Pierce

Payton Pierce is a 4 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at Lovejoy High School. Pierce is ranked as the 156th best recruit in the class of 2024 and is ranked as a top 10 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Pierce is listed as a top 30 recruit in the state of Texas and is listed as the #3 Linebacker in the state of Texas. His top offers are Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Texas A&M.

Who are some role models in your life?

My dad and my brother are probably my biggest role models.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Drake

What are the strengths of your game?

I play fast and physical and like to hit people.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career is when we upset the best team in 6th grade and won the championship.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

My freshman year I played with Blaine and Bryson Green and they are by far the most dominant players I have ever played with.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Just have fun and try to be the best you can be, and be the hardest worker in every room

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Rome, Italy

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

2nd grade after our second game

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Tom Brady

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching the Patriots come back and beat the Falcons in the Super Bowl