Ayden Payne commits to Oregon State after previously choosing San Diego State

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Ayden Payne commits to Oregon State after previously choosing San Diego State
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Three-star athlete Ayden Payne announced his commitment to Oregon State, having flipped from San Diego State earlier today. Payne, who is a two-way player, had originally pledged to the Aztecs in May. After taking a recent visit to Oregon State, he decided to join the Beavers, citing the university's strong Forestry program as a major factor in his choice. He plans to play as a defensive back at Oregon State, with expectations to contribute across various positions in the secondary.

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  • Ayden Payne is a two-way athlete from Anaheim, California.
  • He previously committed to San Diego State in May.
  • Payne had a strong junior season with 34 receptions for 793 yards.
  • He is expected to play multiple positions in the Oregon State secondary.
  • Payne visited Oregon State recently before making his decision.
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  • 4:24 AMYahoo SportsThree-star ATH Ayden Payne flipped his commitment from San Diego State to Oregon State
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Anaheim (Calif.) Western athlete Ayden Payne flipped his commitment from San Diego State to Oregon State earlier today and broke down why he chose the Beavers. Payne originally committed to the Aztecs back in May following his first official visit. It was a bit of a surprise, only because he had four other trips set […]

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