One Of The Top Sophomore Linemen In Ohio: Kage Payne

Kage Payne is a 2025 recruit who plays Center at Kings High School. Payne is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2025 and is ranked among one of the top Centers in the class as well. In addition, Payne is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of Ohio and is listed among one of the top Centers in the state of Ohio. He holds offers from schools such as Coastal Carolina, Memphis, and Toledo.

Who are some role models in your life?

My mom, dad, and Muhammad Ali

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

NBA YoungBoy, Lil Durk, and Pooh Shiesty

What are the strengths of your game?

My strengths are my footwork, my finish, and my knowledge of the game.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory would have to be my beating Anderson and winning our schools first ever Regional Title.

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

Michael Mussari, Will Kocher, Jake Cameron, Jermaine Matthews, Cam Calhoun, Qiersten Williams, Justin Hill, and Delan Massey Wright

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

I would say just keep working hard and don’t ever let anyone tell you you can’t do something.

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

I would probably go somewhere in the Caribbean.

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

As early as 4 or 5 years old

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

Muhammad Ali

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment was probably watching the Steelers every sunday growing up. Big Ben ,AB, Leveon Bell, that was a great team.