Drafts / 2026 / Cole Payton
2026 draft · round 5 · pick #178

Cole Payton

Philadelphia Eagles · QB · North Dakota St.

–
Newest class
ROOKIE
Value vs slot
2% of what pick #178 usually produces
0%bust below 40%hit at 150%+300%+

This is the newest draft class, so it is not graded yet. Make your bust prediction below, or see the whole class.

Bust Watch
Bust, solid or hit? Make your call on Cole Payton

Scored after the 2029 season with the same formula as every other pick.

Tap Bust, Solid or Hit. Your call is saved in this browser.

The numbers
0Ledger points earned
2Expected so far (scaled)
0Seasons as a starter
0Pro Bowls
0All-Pro selections
1Games played

How ledger points work

Takes on Cole Payton
What fans are saying

Cole Payton: 2026 NFL Draft, pick #178

Cole Payton (QB, North Dakota St.) was the 178th overall pick in round 5 of the 2026 NFL Draft, selected by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a 2026 rookie he is not graded yet. Make your bust or hit call on Bust Watch.

See the whole 2026 NFL Draft class, or nearby picks: #175 Hezekiah Masses, #176 Cyrus Allen, #177 Kevin Coleman, #179 Enrique Cruz Jr., #180 Seydou Traore, #181 Zane Durant. How grades work.