Cole Payton was drafted No. 178 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 38 · #178 overall
Cole Payton North Dakota State Draft
Cole Payton was drafted No. 178 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #178
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Cole Payton came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 232 lbs
- Hometown
- Omaha, NE
- Pre-draft board
- No. 153 prospect57.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 178
Who came off the board on either side of Cole Payton.
Cincinnati
Missouri
Kansas
Mississippi State
North Dakota State in the 2026 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from North Dakota State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cole Payton in the 2026 NFL Draft
Cole Payton is a Quarterback out of North Dakota State selected No. 178 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. North Dakota State has produced 27 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cole Payton drafted?
Cole Payton was selected No. 178 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 38). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/cole-payton.
What college did Cole Payton play for?
Cole Payton played college football at North Dakota State in the MVFC. See every North Dakota State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-dakota-state-bison.
How did Cole Payton's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/cole-payton.