Kevin Payne was drafted No. 167 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2007 NFL Draft out of UL Monroe. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 30 · #167 overall
Kevin Payne UL Monroe Draft
Kevin Payne was drafted No. 167 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2007 NFL Draft out of UL Monroe. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #167
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 32
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1011th at UL Monroe
The pick
How Kevin Payne came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
UL Monroe
Sun Belt at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 220 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 180 prospect53.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 32
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1011th among UL Monroe picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10100% of career value
- Final season
- 20092 years after the draft
Around pick 167
Who came off the board on either side of Kevin Payne.
Washington State
Notre Dame
New Hampshire · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Other DB picks from UL Monroe
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kevin Payne in the 2007 NFL Draft
Kevin Payne is a Defensive back out of UL Monroe selected No. 167 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2007 NFL Draft. 32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value UL Monroe has produced 28 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 Kevin Payne drafted?
Kevin Payne was selected No. 167 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/kevin-payne.
What college did Kevin Payne play for?
Kevin Payne played college football at UL Monroe in the Sun Belt. See every UL Monroe draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ul-monroe-warhawks.
How did Kevin Payne's NFL career turn out?
32 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/kevin-payne.