Kwity Paye was drafted No. 21 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall
Kwity Paye Michigan Draft
Kwity Paye was drafted No. 21 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 75
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3247th at Michigan
The pick
How Kwity Paye came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive lineman DL
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 261 lbs
- Hometown
- Providence, RI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 18 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 75
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3247th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Kwity Paye.
Kentucky
Florida
Virginia Tech
Michigan in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DL picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kwity Paye in the 2021 NFL Draft
Kwity Paye is a Defensive lineman out of Michigan selected No. 21 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value 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 Kwity Paye drafted?
Kwity Paye was selected No. 21 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/kwity-paye.
What college did Kwity Paye play for?
Kwity Paye 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 Kwity Paye's NFL career turn out?
75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/kwity-paye.