Payne Durham headshot
TE Tampa Bay Buccaneers #87

Payne Durham Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
26
Height / weight
6'5", 255 lb
Experience
4th season
Drafted
2023 R5, #171

2026 Season

PPR PPG
0.0
Pos rank
TE102
Rostered
—

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Payne Durham Bio

Payne Durham is a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he wears No. 87. Born June 15, 2000, in Suwanee, GA, he attended Peachtree Ridge and played college football at Purdue.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Durham in round 5, pick 171, of the 2023 NFL Draft.

In 49 regular-season games since 2023, he has caught 17 passes for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 4 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Buccaneers2023–now Tampa Bay Buccaneers
184rec yds, 17 rec, 2 TD · 49 games
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Current team2023–present

    Selected in round 5, pick 171, of the 2023 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 25 of 49 games.

  2. College: Purdue

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
  2. DraftedSelected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in round 5, pick 171.

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About Payne Durham: Bio FAQ

How old is Payne Durham?

Payne Durham is 26 years old. He was born on June 15, 2000. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.

How tall is Payne Durham?

Payne Durham is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 255 pounds, and plays tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

How much does Payne Durham weigh?

Payne Durham weighs 255 pounds, his listed weight on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Payne Durham wear?

Payne Durham wears number 87 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays tight end.

What position does Payne Durham play?

Payne Durham plays tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing number 87. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.

What team does Payne Durham play for?

Payne Durham plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a tight end. He has been with the Buccaneers since 2023.

Where did Payne Durham go to college?

Payne Durham played college football at Purdue, after attending Peachtree Ridge (GA). The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him out of Purdue in 2023.

When was Payne Durham drafted?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Payne Durham in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 171st overall pick, out of Purdue.

What round was Payne Durham drafted in?

Payne Durham was a fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, taken 171st overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What pick was Payne Durham in the NFL Draft?

Payne Durham was the 171st overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round.

Where is Payne Durham from?

Payne Durham went to high school in Georgia, at Peachtree Ridge, before playing college football at Purdue.

When is Payne Durham's birthday?

Payne Durham's birthday is June 15. He was born on June 15, 2000 and is 26 years old.

How long has Payne Durham been in the NFL?

2026 is Payne Durham's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2023 as a fifth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.

What teams has Payne Durham played for?

Payne Durham has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. View his career statistics.

What year did Payne Durham enter the NFL?

Payne Durham entered the NFL in 2023, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 4th season.