Edward Charles Payton Jr. (born August 3, 1951) is a former American football running back and kick returner who played five seasons in the NFL from 1977 to 1982 for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings.

Payton played college football at Jackson State University and signed undrafted by the Browns.

Payton ran back two kickoffs and one punt return for touchdowns in his career, two in the same game.

From 1986 – 2016, Payton led the Jackson State Golf program to 37 Southwestern Athletic Conference championships.

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