With Malik Willis gone, the Packers need a backup, and Green Bay was named the best fit for NDSU QB Cole Payton in the 2026 NFL Draft. Heavy: Cole Payton Makes Telling Comment on North Dakota State QB Success Cole Payton found his success as NFL quarterback prospect at North Dakota State despite waiting four years to be the starter. NDSU's Bryce Lance and Cole Payton pegged as picks from third to fifth rounds, with the bonus of MSUM's Jack Strand possibly going in the seventh.
Yahoo Sports: NFL draft profile 2026: Cole Payton (Quarterback, North Dakota State) Cole Payton scouting report. North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton has slowly risen up big boards as draft season has gone on, capturing hearts as this year’s small-school ... Valley News Live on MSN: Cole Payton returns to Fargo for pro day at the NoDak Insurance Performance Complex Cole Payton, Bryce Lance, RaJa Nelson, Chris Harris, Barika Kpeenu, and Anthony Chideme-Alfaro all hit the turf on the campus of NDSU one more time for their annual Pro Day. Cole Payton returns to Fargo for pro day at the NoDak Insurance Performance Complex The Steelers hosted quarterback prospects Carson Beck and Cole Payton for pre-draft visits this week, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, signaling their interest in some of this class’ less-heralded ...
