Washington Times · May 10, 2018
Redskins sign seven rookies, including Daron Payne, Derrius Guice
Redskins players Da’Ron Payne and Derrius Guice first and second round of the 2018 NFL Draft hold up their jerseys at a news conference, during Redskins 2018 Draft Fest, in Landover, Md., Saturday, April 28, 2018. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis ...Thursday was a good day for Redskins defensive lineman Daron Payne: he officially clarified the spelling of his name — and signed his four-year, $14 million rookie contract.
Daron Payne, drafted with the 13th overall pick, is no longer “Da’Ron.” Payne prefers the spelling be “Daron,” according to the Redskins’ Stephen Czarda. For years, places, including Alabama’s website, listed him as Da’Ron.
