TB Payne Durham
NFL player. Position: TE. Team: TB.
Quick Facts
- Position: TE
- Team: TB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Height/Weight: 6-5, 255 lb
2026 Outlook
Durham is in his fourth NFL season and remains an enigma—a player who flashes moments of elite athleticism (rare leaping catches over tight coverage) but converts those moments too infrequently. Across 46 career games (18 starts), he has just 17 receptions for 184 yards and 2 TDs. His focus has intentionally shifted from receiver to dominating blocker, a niche role that suits Tampa Bay's new OC Zac Robinson's 12-personnel heavy scheme. Durham will line up in the backfield as a fullback-aligned tight end, pulling to take on defensive tackles and linebacker assignments to clear run-game lanes. As a red-zone threat, his 6-5 frame and physicality give Baker Mayfield a downfield option when the field shortens, but his limited receiving production and lack of speed cap his fantasy ceiling. He is a team player providing dirty work and limited pass-catching upside; expect 1-2 TD catches and minimal target volume (per Slivon's Slant: Inside The 2026 Bucs Tight End Room).
Role / Depth Chart
Backup TE / Fullback-aligned tight end.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-05-30 — Payne Durham fills blocking role in expanded TE room under new OC Zac Robinson (Slivon's Slant: Inside The 2026 Bucs Tight End Room)