Kwity Paye entered the 2021 NFL Draft as one of the most intriguing defensive prospects in his class, a physically gifted edge rusher whose blend of explosiveness, power and versatility made him a fixture in first-round mock drafts for months. Coming out of the University of Michigan, Paye was widely regarded as a player whose ceiling far exceeded his college statistics, and the Indianapolis Colts ultimately selected him with the 21st overall pick, confident they were acquiring a foundational defender for years to come.
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