2021 5-Star defensive tackle, Damon Payne, tweeted he will announce his commitment decision July 26 Friday.
Thank you to all the schools that have offered me I will be announcing my commitment on July 26th
— Dame (@DamonPayne2021) July 10, 2020
Payne is a product Belleville High School in Belleville, Michigan. Alabama has been recruiting him since offering him in April of 2018 and has continued to be a serious contender in the race for the Michigan product. The Tide were included in a top 10 he released in February.