Payton leads NFL Europe with 7 touchdowns

By Mike Medina  |   Saturday, May 28, 2005  |  Comments( 0 )

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"The heart of a champion" is the only way that you can describe Jarrett Payton.

Payton originally signed with the Titans, as an undrafted free agent following the 2004 NFL Draft, and played in all four preseason games. He was released during Tennessee's final roster cutdown but, determined to play, re-signed to the practice squad the following day.

In the spring the Titans sent him to NFL Europe, along with seven other players, to gain valuable playing experience.

What has he done since?

The 24-year-old Payton has rushed for 492 yards on 88 carries -- an average of 5.6 yards per carry -- and scored a league-leading seven touchdowns to help the Admirals to a 5-3 record.

Being the son of football legend Walter Payton, Jarrett prefers to skip the comparisons.

"My dad was the greatest, but I just want to be the guy who can play the game and not because of my last name," Payton said. "I was born into this and I've got to take it. I can't go out there and be like him. I've got to be myself."

The former University of Miami player is hoping to earn a spot with the Tennessee Titans.

"When I get back I want to have a role on the team. The things that Tennessee wanted me to do -- I think I've done those things. As a player I feel that I can always play," Payton said.
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