Cameron Artis-Payne (born June 23, 1990) is an American professional

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. He played

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at Auburn, and was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the

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Early life

Artis-Payne attended Harrisburg High School in

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. He spent one year at Milford Academy in

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after graduating from high school.

College career

Artis-Payne attended

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in 2011 and 2012. In two seasons, he rushed for 3,412 yards and 43

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, earning

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(CCCAA)

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and California juco player of the year. Artis-Payne transferred to

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before the 2013 season. In his first year at Auburn, he rushed for 610 yards with six touchdowns as a backup to Tre Mason. Artis-Payne started his senior season in 2014 as Auburn's starter. In 13 games, he rushed for a conference-leading 1,608 yards on 303 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns, earning first-team

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(SEC) honors.

College statistics

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Artis-Payne was selected in the fifth round (174th overall) by the

in the

. In the 2015 season, he finished with 45 carries for 183 rushing yards and a touchdown. On February 7, 2016, Artis-Payne's Panthers played in

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. In the game, the Panthers fell to the

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by a score of 24–10. Artis-Payne was inactive for the game. In the 2016 season, Artis–Payne finished with 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, which both came against the

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on October 10. In the 2017 season, he finished with 95 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. In the 2018 season, he had 19 carries for 69 yards and one rushing touchdown. On March 28, 2019, Artis-Payne re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year deal. He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

Dallas Renegades

Artis-Payne was selected by the

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of the XFL in the third round in the 2020 XFL Draft. During the 5 games played during the

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shortened 2020 season, Artis-Payne worked his way up from backup to starter, recording 241 rushing yards on 41 carries for over five yards per carry average, and two touchdowns, as well as 23 catches for 101 yards. Pro Football Focus named him one of their highest rated players by the time the season was over. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

Montreal Alouettes

Artis-Payne signed with the

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of the

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on February 23, 2021. Filling in for starting running back William Stanback, Artis-Payne rushed for 122 yards on 21 carries and scored a late touchdown against the

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in Week 10 to secure the victory.

NFL statistics

References

External links

Auburn Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Artis-Payne, Cameron 1990 births Living people Players of American football from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania American football running backs Allan Hancock Bulldogs football players Auburn Tigers football players Carolina Panthers players Dallas Renegades players Montreal Alouettes players Canadian football running backs Players of Canadian football from Pennsylvania