Elijha Payne
Senior offensive lineman on Eastern Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 315 lb · Las Vegas, NV · Sierra Canyon
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 797 nationally · Signed with Arizona
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Senior offensive lineman on Eastern Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Arizona in 2023.
- Transferred from Arizona to Delaware State in 2025.
Elijha Payne
Arizona to Delaware State — the move that set up everything since.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2023
- Signed with Arizona3-star out of Sierra Canyon
2025
- Entered the portal
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Eastern Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 55th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Eastern Michigan has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Sidy Sow went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Background
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as a transfer after a season at Delaware State University...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...DELAWARE STATE: Played and started in five games on the offensive line…ARIZONA: 2024: Did not make an appearance during the 2024 season...2023: Did not make an…