Chicago Slaughter Announce Signing Of Jarrett Payton
Published on January 7, 2010 under Indoor Football League (IFL)
Chicago Slaughter News Release
The Chicago Slaughter, the premier indoor football team in the Chicagoland area, has signed Jarrett Payton, son of legendary Chicago Bears great Walter Payton, as the team's new running back for the 2010 season. Payton will play under the direction of head coach and former teammate of his father's, fellow 1985 Super Bowl Chicago Bears star Steve "Mongo" McMichael. The marquee signing demonstrates continued momentum heading into the new season, coming off the heels of the Slaughter's undefeated championship season in 2009. The announcement was made at a press conference held earlier today in downtown Chicago. Jarrett will honor his father's legacy by wearing #34 during the 2010 season with the Chicago Slaughter.
"There is a deep connection between my family and football fans in this town and I'm proud to begin the next chapter of that relationship," said Jarrett Payton. "There were a lot of playing opportunities for me this year, but I chose the Slaughter because I want to play for a winner, a great team with great coaches, great owners and the greatest fans."
"For all you Chicago football fans who, like me, were disappointed by having no one to cheer for in the NFL post-season... hang on to your hats, you ain't seen nothing, yet," said Chicago Slaughter head coach Steve McMichael. "Jarrett Payton is a high caliber player who was born with a football in his hands. The Slaughter is going to blow you away with the talent we are putting together for the 2010 season and will give you a reason to come out and cheer for a winning Chicago football team this spring."
Bio of Jarrett Payton
As a freshman at the University of Miami, Payton finished the season with 262 yards rushing on 53 carries for a 4.9 average. Payton redshirted his sophomore season and as a third-year sophomore, moved to fullback from tailback. In 2002, as a fourth year junior, he played extensively at tailback rushing for 223 yards on 50 carries (4.5 average). In his final year at the University of Miami, Payton ran for 1,018 yards scoring seven touchdowns on 182 carries (5.4 average). He caught 17 passes for 136 yards and one touchdown (8.0 average) culminating his college career by being named MVP of the 2004 Orange Bowl. In 2005, Jarrett Payton served as the NFL Tennessee Titans' third running back finishing the season with 33 carries for 105 yards and 2 touchdowns. Payton went from the Titans to NFL Europe, where he played for the Amsterdam Admirals serving an instrumental role in the Admirals victory in the World Bowl XIII and was named to the All-NFL Europe League team. Payton signed a one year contract with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2007. The season saw Payton rush for 852 yards including eight rushing touchdowns. He was released by the Alouettes and signed with the Toronto Argonauts in 2009 where he played just three months before announcing his desire was to return home and continue work with the Chicago-based Walter & Connie Payton Foundation, which helps underprivileged children.
The Chicago Slaughter 2010 season kicks off at home at 7:05 p.m. on Saturday, February 27th against the Rochester Raiders (NY). Chicago Slaughter fans may purchase tickets by calling the Slaughter office at (847) 310-3190 or visiting the team's website at www.chicagoslaughter.com.
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