Is Toby Payne starting?
Toby Payne is the projected starter at TE for Marshall Thundering Herd.
See full Marshall Thundering Herd depth chart ›The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Poca, ranked #1,116 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 36 catches, 387 yards, 3 TD. That's 16% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 82 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #81
- Class
- RS SR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 232 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | 387 | 3 |
| 2024 | 17 | 168 | 6 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8556
- National Rank
- #1116
- High School
- Poca
- Hometown
- Poca, WV
Why this rating?
On a 77-rated offense; 77th-percentile production (×0.84 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 82.
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.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at TE · Marshall Thundering Herd
- 18182Toby PayneStarter
- 28562Tracy Stephens
- 38055Shawn Rouse
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.