Eastern Michigan Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Roster

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DB
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WR
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QB
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DB
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TE
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DB
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WR
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DB
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WR
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QB
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RB
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DB
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RB
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RB
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WR
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DB
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DB
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LB
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DL
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K
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DB
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LB
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DB
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K
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LS
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P
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LB
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LB
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LS
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DL
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TE
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LB
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TE
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LB
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TE
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TE
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DL
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LB
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DL
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DL
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DL
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DL
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OL
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DL
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LB
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OL
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OL
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DL
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OL
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OL
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OL
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OL
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OL
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OL
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OL
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OL
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WR
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WR
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WR
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DL
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WR
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WR
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TE
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DL
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TE
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DL
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DL
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DL
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DL
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DL
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LB
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WR
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Elijha Payne
Jersey Number 75

Elijha Payne

  • Position:
    OL
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Las Vegas, Nev.
  • High School:
    Sierra Canyon
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as a transfer after a season at Delaware State University...Enrolled for the Winter 2026 semester...DELAWARE STATE: Played in five games on the offensive line…ARIZONA: 2024: Did not make an appearance during the 2024 season...2023: Did not make an appearance during the 2023 season to earn a redshirt…HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth, Calif….Played guard and tackle as a member of the 10-5 overall and 4-1 in conference varsity team in 2022...A three-star prospect with offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami, Nevada, Oregon, Oregon State, UNLV, and Utah State…PERSONAL: Full Name: Elijha Najeh Payne...Son of Valentine Payne...Liberal arts major.
2025-26 EMU Athletics In-Review
Tuesday, April 21
Spring Weekend 2026 Cinematic Recap
Monday, April 20
White Defeats Green in Annual Spring Football Game
Saturday, April 18
2026 Spring Game Press Conference
Saturday, April 18