Colts doing homework on quarterbacks with latest pre-draft visit

The Indianapolis Colts are doing their homework on the quarterback position in the 2026 NFL draft. According to the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero , the Colts are hosting North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton on an official pre-draft visit. Indianapolis has also had LSU's Garrett Nussmeier in for a visit as well.

During the pre-draft process, each NFL team can have up to 30 draft prospects take an official visit. These visits can be with first-round prospects all the way to UDFAs. Let's take a closer look at what Payton could bring to the Colts .

Colts 2026 NFL draft prospect to watch: QB Cole Payton The 2025 season was Payton's first as a full-year starter. He completed 71% of his 226 pass attempts, averaging a whopping 12. 0 yards per pass attempt with 16 touchdowns to four interceptions.

Among all FCS quarterbacks, Payton ranked first in yards per pass attempt by a wide margin, according to PFF . He also took care of the ball with a turnover-worthy play rate of only 2% and ranked first in big-time throw rate as well, showcasing his ability to make downfield and tight-window throws. Payton is the 112th-ranked prospect overall on the consensus big board .