Da'Ron Payne . 29. player. 60. The Minnesota Vikings have gotten by as they always have lately. They play excellent, disciplined defense and score just enough on offense to roll off wins. Part of the challenge moving forward is to keep that machine going. This involves continuing to fuel the engine with young talent. Da’Ron Payne could give them a needed boost on the interior defensive line. He’s already an excellent run blocker at Alabama, difficult to move off his spot. What’s coming to the forefront this year is how much better he’s getting at creating pressure on the pocket from up the middle.. DT. Alabama