| Kevin
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Scout.com Headlines: |
Bears Still Thankful Despite Tough Year
Al Afalava and his teammates appreciate family and friends on Thanksgiving just like the rest of us
-by BearReport.com
Nov 25, 2009 |
What We Learned: Browns vs. Bears 
JC points out the five most important things he learned about Chicago after a 30-6 W over Cleveland
-by BearReport.com
Nov 3, 2009 |
S Kevin Payne: Manning In, Payne Out at Free Safety
-by BearReport.com
Sep 18, 2009 |
Training Camp Report: Day 11
Bear Report had a front-row seat for Monday's workout in Bourbonnais and filed this practice recap
-by BearReport.com
Aug 10, 2009 |
Defensive Issue: Safety in Numbers?
Payne, Steltz, Bullocks and Graham are all being charged with the job of replacing Mike Brown in '09
-by BearReport.com
Jul 10, 2009 |
Brown Finally Gets a Deal with K.C.
Former Pro Bowl safety wasn't given a shot to return to Chicago but now has a chance with the Chiefs
-by BearReport.com
Jun 24, 2009 |
OTAs Chat: S Kevin Payne
Strong safety talks about the state of the entire defensive backfield in this exclusive BR interview
-by BearReport.com
Jun 10, 2009 |
NFL Draft Buzz: Day 2 Safety Visit
Oregon State safety Al Afalava is a Day 2 prospect at best but still has a meeting with the Bears
-by BearReport.com
Mar 24, 2009 |
Insider Analysis: S Glenn Earl
Does the former Notre Dame star and Naperville North alum have a chance to make the final roster?
-by BearReport.com
Mar 22, 2009 |
Insider Analysis: S Josh Bullocks
Is the newest Bear going to be a good fit in the Cover 2 and a starter at the free safety position?
-by BearReport.com
Mar 13, 2009 |
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Wt: 220
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12/05/1983 |
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Junction City,
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PRO CAREER: Showed promise in his rookie season recording 6 defensive tackles and 2 special teams stops in three contests (1 start) before being placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a shoulder injury in the fourth game of the season.
HOW ACQUIRED: Entered NFL as a fifth-round selection (167th overall) by Chicago in the 2007 NFL Draft.
PERSONAL NOTES: Attended Junction City (Ark.) High School, playing football for head coach David Carpenter… Class 2A all-state and all-district tailback during senior year, gaining over 1,700 yards with 26 rushing TDs… Named team's defensive M.V.P. after leading team in tackles as a junior DB… Lettered in basketball in three seasons and garnered all-state honors for baseball while competing as a catcher… Son of Jackie and Levi Payne… Brother Gerod was a strong safety and teammate at Louisiana-Monroe (2002-03).
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