Jarrett Walter Payton (born December 26, 1980) is an American former professional football running back.

Payton was previously signed as an undrafted free agent by the National Football League (NFL)'s Tennessee Titans.

As a third-year sophomore, moving to fullback from tailback, Payton played in eight games during the regular season and gained 26 yards on 14 carries with two touchdowns.

In his final year at the University of Miami Payton ran for 985 yards and seven touchdowns on 182 carries (5.4 average).

On February 22, 2007 it was announced that Payton had signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL.

In 2010, He finished up his professional playing career with the Chicago Slaughter of the Indoor Football League.

He announced that his desire was to continue work with the Chicago-based Walter & Connie Payton Foundation, which helps underprivileged children.

Payton chose 33 when he played with the Titans because his father's number, 34, was retired in honor of Earl Campbell.

The Jarrett Payton Foundation strives to positively influence young people in and around Chicago through two core programs: the youth football camp The Jarrett Payton Leadership Academy, and the anti-bullying program PROJECT: NO BULL.

[7] On May 8, 2015, Payton was hired as a sports reporter by WGN-TV, which includes a role as a host of a show on Chicagoland Television.