Is Payton Kirkland starting?
Payton Kirkland is listed 2nd string at LT for UAB Blazers.
Redshirt junior · #51 · 6'6", 315 lbs
See full UAB Blazers depth chart ›Depth at LT · UAB Blazers
- 17771Keyon CoxStarter
- 25152Payton KirklandYou
- 37452Barry Walker
- 47042Amos Talalele
UAB Starting Lineup
Top offensive linemen in the American
The Story
The Story
A 3-star recruit out of Dr. Phillips, ranked #559 nationally coming out of high school.
- Jersey
- #51
- Class
- RS JR/TR
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 315 lbs
Payton Kirkland is currently behind Keyon Cox at LT on the UAB depth chart, a American Athletic team rated 62 overall this season.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8828
- National Rank
- #559
- High School
- Dr. Phillips
- Hometown
- Orlando, FL
Why this rating?
On a 63-rated offense; no production or recruiting data — rated at heuristic floor → 52.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
Not tracked for this position.
Payton Kirkland's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.