Virginia Tech’s Jaden Payoute ends football career with medical disqualification

Payoute missed the 2020 season with a broken foot

Jaden Payoute in the NewEra Pinstripe Bowl against Maryland (WSLS)

ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia Tech wide receiver Jaden Payoute announced his intention to take a medical disqualification, ending his football career.

The Chesterfield native made the announcement via Twitter on Tuesday, stating that “The last 18 months have been exceedingly difficult for me.”

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“After lengthy conversations with my family and coaches, as well as many hours of prayer, I have made the difficult decision to take a medical disqualification and conclude my football career at Virginia Tech.”

Payoute appeared in 11 games and made a single catch in the recent Pinstripe Bowl against Maryland.


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