Kwity Paye is a Liberian-born American football defensive end currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. Originally a refugee of the First Liberian Civil War, he immigrated to the U.S. as an infant. Paye played college football at the University of Michigan before being drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He was later traded to the Las Vegas Raiders.
2017: Freshman Year at Michigan
In 2017, as a true freshman at Michigan, Paye played in nine games, making five tackles and one sack.
2018: Sophomore Year at Michigan
In 2018, Paye started four games as a sophomore, recording 29 tackles and two sacks.
2020: Senior Year at Michigan
In 2020, Paye returned to Michigan for his senior year but only played in four games due to the season being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2021: Signed Rookie Contract
In May 2021, Kwity Paye signed his four-year rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts.
2021: Drafted by the Colts
In 2021, Kwity Paye was drafted by the Colts in the first round of the NFL draft.
2022: 2022 Season Performance
In the 2022 season, Kwity Paye appeared in 13 games, finishing with six sacks and 45 total tackles.
2023: 2023 Season Performance
In 2023, Kwity Paye started 16 games, recording 52 tackles and finished second on the team with 8.5 sacks.
2024: Fifth-Year Option Exercised
In 2024, the Colts exercised the fifth-year option on Kwity Paye's rookie contract, extending him through the 2025 season.
2025: Contract Extended Through 2025
In 2024, the Colts exercised the fifth-year option on Kwity Paye's rookie contract, extending him through the 2025 season.
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