Former NFL player Chris Payton-Jones, linked to Alachua County, remembered as a “beloved teammate” after a fatal car crash. Bio: played in the NFL; teams undisclosed.
Chris Payton-Jones, a former NFL cornerback, has died in a car collision in Gainesville, Florida. He was 30, and his death follows a crash where his sedan collided head-on with a pickup truck. Payton-Jones had recently transitioned to content creation and mentorship. His family confirms his passing, and tributes highlight his positive influence.