The Eagles dipped back into the North Dakota State well in the 2026 NFL Draft, using a fifth-round pick on quarterback Cole Payton. Payton, who was considered a candidate to change positions before ...

PHILADELPHIA — The Eagles drafted North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton with the No. 178 pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Payton is an athletic quarterback who is projected to be a ...

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It was no secret the Eagles were going to take a quarterback at some point in the NFL Draft. The Eagles are one of a handful of NFL teams that believe in drafting QBs as frequently as possible. In the ...

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 draft. Payton, a left-handed quarterback, was a finalist for the Walter Payton award in 2025, his ...

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In his lone season as a full-time starter, Cole Payton threw for 2,719 yards and accounted for 29 total touchdowns. Don Juan Moore / Getty Images The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Howie Roseman’s philosophy of stacking NFL-caliber quarterbacks has continued this offseason. Despite having a former Super Bowl MVP and bona fide starter in Jalen Hurts, the Philadelphia Eagles ...

At No. 178, the Eagles select North Dakota State QB Cole Payton — an excellent athlete who could play multiple roles on offense. Cole Payton is the latest North Dakota State quarterback to get drafted ...

With the 178th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected North Dakota State QB Cole Payton. Payton was a one-year starter at NDSU, and against lower level competition. But, he's 6'3 ...

The Philadelphia Eagles made some tongues wag in the 2026 NFL Draft when general manager Howie Roseman selected North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton in the fifth round. The addition of Payton ...