2025 Defense Stats
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39
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Paye has the usage of a pass-rush specialist, but he lacks the production that should go along with it. He recorded a career-high 12 quarterback hits in 2024, a very underwhelming number when considering he was on the field for 395 opponent pass attempts. The Colts have sent mixed messages about his potential role with the team in 2025. They exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie deal, yet also seemed to prepare for his departure by selecting JT Tuimoloau in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Paye should hold the advantage in projected role for the time being, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see Paye lose snaps as the season progresses if his performance doesn't pick up. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $13.64 million contract with the Colts in May of 2021. Colts exercised $13.39 million team option for 2025 in May of 2024.
Sack numbers take hit in 2025
Paye recorded 39 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, and one pass breakup across 17 regular-season games in 2025.
ANALYSIS
Paye started 16 of his 17 appearances, but his sack numbers took a hit. After recording 6.0, 8.5 and 8.0 sacks over the previous three seasons, Paye's 4.0 sacks in 2025 tied a career-low, which he set as a 2021 rookie. He was one of the league's least-effective edge rushers but does play solid run defense. The 27-year-old is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason after spending the first five years of his career in Indianapolis following his selection at No. 21 overall in the 2021 Draft.
Paye started 16 of his 17 appearances, but his sack numbers took a hit. After recording 6.0, 8.5 and 8.0 sacks over the previous three seasons, Paye's 4.0 sacks in 2025 tied a career-low, which he set as a 2021 rookie. He was one of the league's least-effective edge rushers but does play solid run defense. The 27-year-old is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason after spending the first five years of his career in Indianapolis following his selection at No. 21 overall in the 2021 Draft.
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Measurables Review
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How do Kwity Paye's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
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265 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.57 secVertical Jump
35.5 inBroad Jump
118 inBench Press
36 repsHand Length
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Paye solidified himself as one of the Colts' more exceptional defensive players in 2023, setting a new career-best sack threshold. He recorded career highs across the board, with 52 combined tackles, including 8.5 sacks. He also forced and recovered two fumbles. The 2021 first-round pick could be a candidate to reach double-digit sacks with another year in defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's scheme, as Indianapolis' defense as a whole ranked fifth in the NFL with 51 sacks in 2023.
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Records 2.0 sacks in win
Paye had 2.0 sacks, three total QB hits and seven total tackles in Sunday's win over Arizona.
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Just one tackle in season opener
Paye had a tackle for a loss for his only total tackle in Sunday's win over Miami.
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All set for Week 1
Paye (groin) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.
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Misses Saturday's preseason game
Paye (groin) did not play in Saturday's preseason loss to the Packers.
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Nursing groin injury
Paye (groin) is not practicing Sunday, Jake Arthur of SI reports.
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Unlikely to re-sign
Paye isn't likely to return to the Colts in free agency next season, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
ANALYSIS
The 21st overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Paye managed a career-high 8.5 sacks in 2023 but saw his production fall to just 4.0 sacks this past season. With the Colts expected to rebuild their defensive line around Laiatu Latu and a hopefully healthy DeForest Buckner, Paye will have to look for a second contract elsewhere.
The 21st overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Paye managed a career-high 8.5 sacks in 2023 but saw his production fall to just 4.0 sacks this past season. With the Colts expected to rebuild their defensive line around Laiatu Latu and a hopefully healthy DeForest Buckner, Paye will have to look for a second contract elsewhere.