Kwity Paye

Kwity Paye (/ˈkwɪti ˈp/ KWIT-ee PAY; born 19 November 1998) is a Liberian professional American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Guinea as a refugee of the First Liberian Civil War and emigrated to the United States as a baby. Paye played college football for the Michigan Wolverines and was selected by the Colts in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Kwity Paye
Paye with Michigan in 2018
No. 51 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-19) 19 November 1998
Guinea
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, Rhode Island)
College:Michigan (2017–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
  • 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2019, 2020)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:129
Sacks:18.5
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:5
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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