Rod Payne was drafted No. 76 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 6 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #76
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 6
The pick
How Rod Payne came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
6 regular-season games
- Games played
- 6
- Final season
- 19981 years after the draft
Around pick 76
Who came off the board on either side of Rod Payne.
North Carolina A&T
LSU
Stanford
Boston College
Michigan in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod Payne in the 1997 NFL Draft
Rod Payne is a Center out of Michigan selected No. 76 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft. 6 regular-season games Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rod Payne drafted?
Rod Payne was selected No. 76 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/rod-payne.
What college did Rod Payne play for?
Rod Payne played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Rod Payne's NFL career turn out?
6 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/rod-payne.