Cameron Artis-Payne (born June 23, 1990) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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, and was drafted by the

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in the fifth round of the

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Early years

Artis-Payne attended Harrisburg High School in

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. He spent one year at

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after graduating from high school.

College career

Artis-Payne attended

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in 2011 and 2012. In two seasons, he rushed for 3,412 yards and 43

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, earning CCCAA All-American and California juco player of the year. Artis-Payne transferred to

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before the 2013 season. In his first year at Auburn, he rushed for 610 yards with six touchdowns as a backup to

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. Artis-Payne started his senior season in 2014 as Auburn's starter. In 13 games, he rushed for a conference-leading 1,608 yards on 303 carries with 13 rushing touchdowns, earning first-team All- SEC honors.

Collegiate statistics

Professional career

Artis-Payne was selected in the fifth round (174th overall) by the

in the

. In the 2015 season, he finished with 45 carries for 183 rushing yards and a touchdown. On February 7, 2016, Artis-Payne's Panthers played in

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. In the game, the Panthers fell to the

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by a score of 24–10. Artis-Payne was inactive for the game. In the 2016 season, Artis–Payne finished with 144 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, which both came against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 10. In the 2017 season, he finished with 95 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. In the 2018 season, he had 19 carries for 69 yards and one rushing touchdown. On March 28, 2019, Artis-Payne re-signed with the Panthers on a one-year deal. He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

Dallas Renegades

Artis-Payne was drafted in the third round in the

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by the

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. During the 5 games played during the

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shortened 2020 season, Artis-Payne worked his way up from backup to starter, recording 241 rushing yards on 41 carries for over 5 yards per carry average, and 2 touchdowns, as well as 23 catches for 101 yards.

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named him one of their highest rated players by the time the season was over. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

Montreal Alouettes

Artis-Payne signed with the

of the CFL on February 23, 2021. Filling in for starting running back

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, Artis-Payne rushed for 122 yards on 21 carries and scored a late touchdown against the Redblacks in Week 10 to secure the victory.

Statistics

References

External links

Carolina Panthers bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Artis-Payne, Cameron 1990 births Living people Players of American football from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania American football running backs Allan Hancock Bulldogs football players Auburn Tigers football players Carolina Panthers players Dallas Renegades players Montreal Alouettes players