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Payton Kokaly
- Position:
- TE
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Saginaw, Mich.
- High School:
- Davison
EMU: 2026: Joins the program as an incoming recruit...HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Davison High School and played under Head Coach Jake Weingartz as a Cardinal...Considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports...Voted top pass catcher in Michigan high school football entering the 2024 season...Turned in 650 yards on 49 receptions throughout junior and senior year...In 2024, catching the game-winner with six seconds left gave Davison a 41-37 win over Grandville...Played quarterback up until junior year...Four-time academic selection...2023 Regional Champions and twice SVL Champs (2022, 2023)...PERSONAL: Full name: Payton J. Kokaly...Son of Jason Kokaly and Erica Markee...Has three brothers, Ashton Kokaly, Jordan Markee, and Caleb Markee, and two sisters, Abigail Markee and Jasmyn Birl...Finance major.
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