Person in history

Chris Payton-Jones

Chris Payton-Jones American football player (born 1995)

Life at a glance

Died: 2026 · April 12

Their story

Who they were

Chris Payton-Jones was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) and United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Why this date

Chris Payton-Jones appears on our April 12 calendar for 2026 as a death entry.

Sources

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April 12 2026.

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