Lynell Payne

Height:
6-3
Weight:
200
Year:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Marlton, N.J.
High School:
Cherokee
Prev School:
Cincinnati
Position:
Wide Receiver

Cincinnati: A member of the Bearcats program in 2008 and 2009...in 2009, appeared in three games for the Bearcats...caught a pass for eight yards against Louisville...also saw action against SE Missouri State and West Virginia...Bearcats went 12-1 in 2009, including a perfect regular season before losing to Florida in the Sugar Bowl...redshirted in 2008...coach was Brian Kelly.

High School: Versatile player saw time at wide receiver, cornerback and kick returner during his career...three-year letterwinner...starter on 2005 Chiefs squad that was 10-2 and won the South Jersey Group IV state title...won championship game 32-25 in overtime over Absegami...team trailed 19-0 in first half before rallying...member of New Jersey squad for New Jersey/New York All-Star Game (Governor's Classic)...coach was P.J. Mehigan...played basketball as well...in 2006, was a member of the South Jersey Group IV state championship squad...earned all-county honors twice...also competed in track and field.

Personal: Parents are Sophia Payne and Raleigh Drennon...born Jan. 4, 1990...major is General Studies.