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Cole Payton

QB North Dakota State 2026
44.0
Grade

Draft Projection

6
Round
175 - 240
Pick Range
#-
Position Rank

Measurements

6'3"
Height
232
Weight (lbs)
31.625"
Arm Length
10.25"
Hand Size

Athletic Testing

4.56s
40-Yard Dash
40.0"
Vertical Jump
130.0"
Broad Jump
7.12s
3-Cone

Scouting Report

Left-handed FCS All-American who set North Dakota State program records for pass efficiency (193.8), yards per play (9.71), and yards per pass attempt (12.1) while leading NDSU to a 12-1 record with a 9.97 RAS at the combine. His one year of starting experience at the FCS level and tendency to rely heavily on first reads are significant concerns, but his mobility and ability to deliver accurate balls and layer throws over the middle are genuine NFL tools. Projects as a mid-to-late Day 3 fringe roster prospect.

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