Top 10 Kansas high school football players in Class of 2024

8. Kian Payne, DL, St. Thomas Aquinas

North Dakota State is something of a powerhouse at the FCS level. Despite owning six FBS offers, the first-team all-state honoree Payne seems to buy into such a winning culture. At 6-foot-4, 258 pounds, he’ll likely fit in as a defensive tackle for the Bison. He totaled 49.5 stops and 4.5 sacks for St. Thomas Aquinas and also plays rugby.

Had a great time in Fargo!!🦬 Thank you to @Coach_Entz @NickGoeser @PhelpsDLCoach @NDSUfootball @PetersNDSU for the official! pic.twitter.com/zgBFfJVGMK

— Kian Payne (@KianPayne4) June 15, 2023