LOOK: Kwity Paye Already Looks Dangerous In Indy

It should come as no surprise that the Kwity Paye's transition to the NFL is a smooth one so far. The first-round pick by the Indianapolis Colts is already impressing his new coaching staff with his strength, physicality and quickness.

The correct reaction when @officialkwity is coming at you. 😨 pic.twitter.com/6djChK6oj6
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 8, 2021

According to Spotrac.com, Paye's rookie deal with the Colts is an estimated four-year deal worth $13.6 million. Paye is also set to receive a $7.2 million signing bonus and an average salary of $3.6 million.

During his time at Michigan, Paye appeared in 38 games and made 20 starts along the defensive line. He was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree, co-recipient of the Richard Katcher Award (2019) with Aidan Hutchinson, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2018-19-20), a four-year letterman (2017-18-19-20) and was voted a team captain by his teammates in 2020.

You can read the full list of Paye's Michigan career achievements below.

Senior (2020)
• Appeared in four games with four starts along the defensive line; made 16 tackles with a team-leading four for loss and two sacks, tied for the team lead; added five quarterback hurries and earned his fourth varsity letter
• Senior CLASS Award Finalist
• Candidate for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, Bednarik Award and Bronko Nagurski Award
• Academic All-Big Ten honoree
• Named Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against Minnesota
• Started and made four solo tackles (three for loss) including a pair of sacks at Minnesota (Oct. 24)
• Hurried the quarterback twice and made three tackles against Michigan State (Oct. 31)
• Made five tackles with one for loss and also registered a quarterback hurry at Indiana (Nov. 7)
• Returned to action against Penn State (Nov. 28) and made four tackles with one quarterback hurry

Junior (2019)
• Appeared in 12 games along the defensive line and started in 12; made 50 tackles, with 12.5 for loss, 6.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries and one fumble recovery
• Academic All-Big Ten honoree
• Shared the Richard Katcher Award with Aidan Hutchinson
• Named Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against Rutgers
• Featured in Pro Football Focus College's All Big-Ten Team (edge) following his performance against Rutgers
• Shared Defensive Player of the Game honors with the entire defense for their performance against Iowa
• Named co-Defensive Player of the Game for his performance at Maryland
• Made one solo tackle and started at defensive end against Middle Tennessee State (Aug. 31)
• Totaled seven tackles with a pivotal half-strip-sack to clinch victory, and also played special teams against Army (Sept. 7)
• Totaled three tackles with one for loss at Wisconsin (Sept. 21)
• Had a career day with six tackles, including 3.5 for loss and 1.5 sacks against Rutgers (Sept. 28)
• Just the third defensive lineman with 3.5 tackles for loss or more in a single game under coach Jim Harbaugh (Winovich, Hurst)
• Picked up 2.5 sacks and a pair of quarterback hurries among four tackles against Iowa (Oct. 5)
• Made a career-high 10 tackles at Penn State (Oct. 19) with a half-tackle for loss
• Credited with two tackles for loss including one sack against Notre Dame (Oct. 26)
• Contributed seven total tackles at Maryland (Nov. 2)
• Added two tackles against Michigan State (Nov. 16)
• Made one solo tackle, a nine-yard sack, at Indiana (Nov. 23)
• Credited with 1.5 tackles for loss among six stops against Ohio State (Nov. 30)

Sophomore (2018)
• Appeared in all 13 games on the defensive line and started in four; made 29 tackles and recorded two sacks to earn his second varsity letter
• All-Big Ten selection (honorable mention, media)
• Academic All-Big Ten honoree
• Along with the entire defense, secured a share of Defensive Player of the Week honors for their contributions towards the team performance against Michigan State
• Named Defensive Lineman of the Week three times for his performances at Northwestern and against Maryland and Indiana
• Awarded the Big Hit of the Week against SMU
• Contributed as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams at Notre Dame (Sept. 1)
• Had two assisted tackles against Western Michigan (Sept. 8) with 0.5 for loss
• Assisted on one tackle against SMU (Sept. 15)
• Made three solo stops against Nebraska (Sept. 22) including one for loss
• Made four solo tackles including two sacks at Northwestern (Sept. 29), and was also credited one quarterback hurry
• Totaled three tackles against Maryland (Oct. 6)
• Against Wisconsin (Oct. 13), credited with one pass breakup to go with his two tackles in his second career start
• Totaled three stops at Michigan State including 1.5 tackles for loss and one quarterback hurry (Oct. 20)
• Made two solo tackles playing defensive tackle and end against Penn State (Nov. 3)
• Assisted on one tackle, a half-tackle for loss playing along the defensive line at Rutgers (Nov. 10)
• Forced his first career fumble and totaled five tackles against Indiana (Nov. 17)
• Made three solo stops playing multiple positions along the defensive line at Ohio State (Nov. 24)
• Started at defensive end against Florida in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl (Dec. 29)

Freshman (2017)
• Played in 9 games along the defensive line and contributed on special teams, making five tackles with 1.5 TFLs and 1.0 sack and earned his first varsity letter
• Made his collegiate debut against Florida at the Advocare Classic (Sept. 2)
• Assisted on one tackle against Cincinnati (Sept. 9)
• Earned snaps at defensive end against Air Force (Sept. 16), Indiana (Oct. 14), Minnesota (Nov. 4) and Maryland (Nov. 11)
• Registered his first career sack at Penn State (Oct. 21), a split-sack with Mike McCray, and totaled three assisted tackles with one for loss
• Made one assisted tackle and a half-sack against Rutgers (Oct. 28)