Payne is a 3-year letterman on the football and baseball team and is a 4 year-letterman on the basketball team. He was an honorable mention All-GAC infielder in 2015, an honorable mention All-GAC football player in 2015 and a 1st team All-GAC infielder and All-district player in 2016. Payne is a member of Student Council and the National Honor Society. He is currently undecided on which college he will attend.