Former Texas offensive lineman Payton Kirkland has committed to Colorado, via the NCAA Transfer Portal. Kirkland only spent one season with the Longhorns. He did not see any action in his debut campaign with the team. Payton Kirkland played high school football at Dr. Phillips (FL), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 533 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. At 6-foot-6, 350 pounds, Kirkland played all five positions on the offensive line during his senior season in h…