Fred Payne’s motivation to be the best is how he separates himself with work ethic on and off the football field. After a solid freshman season at Western Carolina, where he played in all 12 games at safety, Payne is back in the weight room during winter break at Gainesville High, where he graduated, continuing to train and stay in shape. His long-term goal is to transition from a successful college run into a career as a defensive back in the NFL. He knows it’s going to take a lot of hard work, but nothing worth achieving comes without sacrifice.