Linebacker · #26
Payton Pierce Scouting Report
Payton Pierce is a 6' 1", 232 LB at Ohio State Buckeyes (JR). As of Sep 11, 2026, he ranks No. 186 on Teamistry's 2027 board, built from 2 draft boards.
- Position
- LB
- School
- Ohio State Buckeyes
- Class
- JR
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 232
- Status
- Active
Ohio State BuckeyesStats just now
Total Tackles
30
Solo Tackles
12
Assists
18
Sacks
0.5
Forced Fumbles
1
Interceptions
0
2027 NFL Draft · Ohio State
Teamistry consensus
186
LB · JR · 6'1" · 223 lbs · score 180.61
Updated 2026-09-11. Expert boards carry the rank. The number matches this player's row on the board.
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Overall rank on each public big board we track.
Mocks & ADP
Consensus mock slot —.
Defense
| Season | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 44 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| 2026 | 30 | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 78 | 37 | 41 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
News
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Recruiting history
- Ohio State, On3 path
- Ohio State Buckeyes, 2024, 2025, 2026, Season log
Similar prospects
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FAQ
Where is Payton Pierce ranked for the 2027 NFL Draft?
No. 186 on the Teamistry consensus board, built from 2 draft boards.
What position does Payton Pierce play?
LB