Payton Kirkland
Junior offensive lineman on UAB's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 315 lb · Orlando, FL · Dr. Phillips
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 559 nationally · Signed with Texas
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 offensive lineman on UAB's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Texas in 2023.
Payton Kirkland
He got to UAB by way of Colorado.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
His career
2023
- Signed with Texas3-star out of Dr. Phillips
2024
- Entered the portal
2025
- Entered the portal
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
In Portal · 2026
In transfer portal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Alex Mortensen
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UAB -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
UAB has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Background
2024 (Colorado): Did not see game action 2023 (Texas): Did not see game action, redshirted High School: A three-star prospect by the recruiting services Played all four seasons for head coach Rodney Wells at Dr. Phillips High School An All-America and all-metro honoree as a senior He was selected...