The Saskatchewan Roughriders extended offensive lineman Payton Collins through the 2027 season on Tuesday.
Payton Collins is six foot seven and weighs 301 pounds. The 25-year-old from Columbus, Ohio, started at left tackle in 17 games in 2026. Saskatchewan’s offense averaged 26.2 points per game, 389.8 yards per game, 310.6 passing yards per game, 88.7 rushing yards per game, 51 touchdowns, and allowed 29 sacks. In two seasons, Collins has played 1,826 snaps.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Collins on May 2, 2025. In 2025, he started left tackle in 12 games. Saskatchewan’s offense averaged 24.8 points per game, 382.6 average net offense per game, 103.8 rushing yards per game, 289.2 passing yards per game, 45 touchdowns, and allowed 26 sacks as the Roughriders won the 112th Grey Cup over the Montreal Alouettes.
Collegiately, Collins spent five seasons at Eastern Kentucky University (2020-24), playing 56 games for the Colonels. In 2024, he was named All-American by Stats Perform FCS, Phil Steele, and FCS Football Central. Eastern Kentucky averaged 22.38 points per game, 186.3 rushing yards per game, 161.54 passing yards per game, 347.8 total yards per game, 38 touchdowns, and allowed 19 sacks, finishing 8-5 for the season.
