West Liberty University Athletics

2025:
Appeared in one game for the Hilltoppers.... Recorded one assisted tackle against Concord on Sept. 27, 2025.

High School:
Played at Steubenville Catholic Central High School in Steubenville, Ohio.... Four-year letterwinner, four-year starter and one-year team captain.... Earned First Team All-Ohio, First Team All-Eastern District, First Team All-OVAC and First Team Herald-Star honors as a senior.... Named Second Team All-Ohio and First Team All-Eastern District as a junior.... Finished his prep career with 285 tackles and 44 sacks, including 98 tackles and 23 sacks as a senior.

Off the Field:
Peyton is the son of Laura Rauch and Chris Rauch.... He has two siblings, Brayden and Cameron.... Brayden is also a member of the West Liberty football team.... He is majoring in Sports Management.