Eagles eye QB prospect from Carson Wentz’s alma mater
Cole Payton is a two-time FCS national champion, and he's now reportedly on the Eagles' radar.
The Philadelphia Eagles have been doing their homework at quarterback. That alone isn't surprising. It's this time of year.
Every team turns over every stone. Still, one name quietly entering the conversation adds an interesting layer to the discussion: Cole Payton. If the school he played for sounds familiar, that's because it should.
Eagles Wire recently named Payton as a small-school player to watch in the NFL Draft . He is also the latest great signal-caller from North Dakota State Bison , the same program that once produced Carson Wentz. The Eagles took Wentz second overall years ago, and while his tenure in Philadelphia ultimately became complicated, it still included a pivotal role in delivering the franchise's first Super Bowl.
Now, the Eagles appear to be circling back to that same pipeline. Payton's résumé checks several boxes. He's a two-time FCS national champion and a 2025 Second-Team All-MVFC selection.