Payton Stanfield (Kansas City, Mo.) has signed a letter of intent to continue his football and track and field careers at Northwestern College next fall.

Stanfield is a 6'1", 170-pound wide receiver who had a standout three-year career playing for Park Hill High School. Stanfield led his team with 641 receiving yards and eight touchdowns, averaging over 16 yards per reception. He earned all-conference honors two years and helped lead his team to the state playoffs as a senior.

"Payton is a great athlete who possesses top-notch speed," said Northwestern Head Coach Matt McCarty. "He is a big-play threat who has the potential to score every time he touches the football. Payton will be a big weapon in our offense and we are excited to have him join the Red Raider football team."

A two-time state qualifier in track and field, Stanfield posted a top five finish at the Kansas Relays in the 4x100 and a fourth place finish in the 4x200 as a junior. Stanfield plans to major in Business at Northwestern and is the son of Jim and Melissa.

"We are thrilled to have Payton join our sprint and hurdles crew," commented Northwestern Head Coach Scott Bahrke. "He is a driven athlete who strives to be the best and will continue to grow athletically and spiritually at NWC."