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Eagles Draft North Dakota State Qb Cole Payton
Payton posted a 4.56-second 40-yard dash and a 40-inch vertical at the NFL Combine, boosting his draft stock, analysts said.
- On Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles selected North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft with the 178th overall pick.
- Payton led the Bison to a 12-1 record and Missouri Valley Football Conference championship, recording 2,719 passing yards and 16 touchdowns during his standout 2025 season.
- At the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the 232-pound prospect ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash and posted a 40-inch vertical jump, showcasing dual-threat athleticism.
- The 23-year-old rookie joins a quarterback room that includes starter Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and veteran Andy Dalton, acquired via offseason trade.
- Payton joins a lineage of NDSU quarterbacks drafted into the NFL, including former Eagles first-round pick Carson Wentz, Easton Stick, Trey Lance, and Cam Miller.
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