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2026-27 Wrestling Roster

Amari Payton

  • Height 5-4
  • Weight 141
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Rockland, NY
  • Highschool North Rockland
  • Major Civil Engineering Technology

Biography

2025-26:
  • Recorded a 12-15 record
  • Six wins via pinfall and two technical fall victories
  • Pinned Nacim Benzine at Ned McGinley Invitational for first collegiate win
  • Placed sixth at New York State Collegiate Championships and JCU Open

Before RIT:
  • Wrestled at North Rockland High School
  • All-State selection
  • Team MVP
  • Member of National Honor Society
 
Personal:
  • Civil Engineering Technology major
  • Son of Sabrina Allen and Vershard Payton
  • Born in Yonkers, N.Y.
  • Has one sibling, Anaisha Allen
  • His hobbies include gaming, watching movies and listening to music
  • Earning All-State honors in high school and wrestling with his RIT coaches in his corner are his favorite athletic-related moments
  • “Enjoy wrestling,” is the best advice he has received
  • His teammates and coaches have had the biggest influence on his wrestling career
  • Favorite Team: New York Knicks
  • Favorite Athlete: Jalen Brunson

Historical Player Information

  • 2025-26First Year

    5'4" 133 lbs

  • 2026-27Sophomore

    5'4" 141 lbs