We’re used to seeing North Dakota State quarterbacks get drafted in the NFL. Cole Payton isn’t nearly the same level prospect as Carson Wentz and Trey Lance, who both went in the top three of their ...

The Philadelphia Eagles selected North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, sparking discussion about his potential as Jalen Hurts’ eventual successor. Payton ...

Can Philadelphia Eagles rookie QB Cole Payton carve out a role in 2026? Here's what head coach Nick Sirianni thinks about the ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published before the Philadelphia Eagles selected Cole Payton in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. We all know Indiana's Fernando Mendoza will be the No.

The Philadelphia Eagles face the strong possibility of keeping four quarterbacks on their 2026 active roster. That’s because the team possessed three signal-callers with well-defined roles and then ...

Every NFL Draft produces a handful of selections that leave fans searching for answers. The Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to draft quarterback Cole Payton, on the other hand, inspired curiosity.

The Philadelphia Eagles drafted a new quarterback. Cole Payton, formerly of North Dakota State, was taken in the fifth round to compete for the backup job behind Jalen Hurts. Andy Dalton and Tanner ...

Last month, the Eagles selected eight prospects in the NFL Draft. They made three picks in the top 70 on Days 1 and 2 and came back Saturday with five more selections. The thing is, they might not ...

After months of buildup, we're finally starting to see how the 2026 NFL Draft might shake out. We already know Fernando Mendoza will almost certainly be the No. 1 overall pick, and Alabama quarterback ...

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Cole Payton with the No. 178 overall pick, continuing their trend of tapping into North Dakota State talent. Here are his impressive highlights ...

The 2026 NFL Draft was an unpredictable event. Considered one of the weaker classes in recent memory, there wasn't exactly consensus opinions across all seven rounds. That welcomed surprise picks and ...