Payne Durham: NFL Stats, Game Log & Bio

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NFL performance trends

2026 regular season · 6 recorded appearances. Latest: 2026-10-18.

Receiving yards

1.0 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 0.8 · Home: 0.0 (4) · Away: 2.5 (2)

Receptions

0.2 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 0.2 · Home: 0.0 (4) · Away: 0.5 (2)

Targets

0.4 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 0.3 · Home: 0.3 (4) · Away: 0.5 (2)

Receiving TDs

0.0 avg · last 5 observed

Season avg: 0.0 · Home: 0.0 (4) · Away: 0.0 (2)

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2026 regular-season observations. — means not reported.
Date	Opponent	Receiving yards	Receptions	Targets
2026-10-18	PIT	0	0	0
2026-10-09	@ DAL	5	1	1
2026-10-04	GB	0	0	0
2026-09-27	MIN	0	0	1
2026-09-20	CLE	0	0	0
2026-09-13	@ CIN	0	0	0

ESPN · Checked 2026-10-20. Preseason, playoffs and missing values are excluded. Historical averages are not projections. Game log source

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Payne Durham Bio

As of October 2, 2026, Payne Durham is an active tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buccaneers selected him in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 171st overall pick. He is listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 255 pounds, and wears No. 87.

Durham played college football at Purdue from 2018 through 2022 after attending Peachtree Ridge High School in Suwanee, Georgia. Purdue identifies him by his full name, William Payne Durham, and lists his birth date as June 15, 2000. Before concentrating on football as a high-school senior, he played lacrosse.

At Purdue, Durham developed into a prominent receiving tight end and finished his college career as a Mackey Award semifinalist, a second-team All-Big Ten selection and an honorable-mention All-American in 2022. NFL.com’s draft evaluation described him as a traditional Y tight end who could contribute as an in-line or moving blocker and make difficult catches. His professional role has included offensive and special-teams work with Tampa Bay.

Jersey number: 87
Position: TE
Birth date: 6/15/2000
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 255 lbs
College: Purdue
Birthplace: Suwanee, GA, USA
Country: United States

Payne Durham Questions & Answers

What position does Payne Durham play?

Payne Durham plays tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Which NFL team is Payne Durham with as of October 2, 2026?

As of October 2, 2026, Payne Durham is listed on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster.

When was Payne Durham drafted?

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

Where did Payne Durham play college football?

Payne Durham played college football at Purdue University from 2018 through 2022.

When was Payne Durham born?

Payne Durham was born on June 15, 2000.

How tall is Payne Durham?

Payne Durham is listed at 6 feet 5 inches tall.

How does Payne Durham play as a tight end?

NFL.com’s draft evaluation characterized Payne Durham as a traditional Y tight end who can compete as an in-line or moving blocker and make tough catches.