PHI · QB · Age 23
The 2026 draft brought no additional same-position competition beyond his own selection, so his outlook hinges on veteran turnover ahead of him rather than fresh draft-capital threats. His day-three, FCS-level scouting profile (limited arm strength, thin high-level reps) caps his floor as a project, though his rushing production in college offers a sliver of emergency-duty equity if ever activated. Given the total lack of a near-term role, this is a hold at best for those who already have him and a speculative, very-late-round buy only for rosters with deep bench flexibility — not a priority add over the next 1-2 seasons.
Each row compares Cole Payton to other 2026 prospects in that signal — except Class × Draft Slot, which shows the editorial multiplier applied to Cole Payton's 2026-class + draft-slot combo (baseline 1.00× = neutral).
Computed from 4 of 6 signals
Class rank: 11th percentile
A fifth-round selection out of an FCS program, with scouting reports citing limited arm strength and thin experience against high-level competition, points to a developmental-project ceiling rather than a guaranteed backup track.
His college profile featured significant rushing production, which could translate into spot-duty rushing equity if he ever earns package or emergency snaps in a rush-heavy scheme.
| Format | Value | vs Best |
|---|---|---|
| PPR SFBest | 317 | — |
| PPR 1QB | 76 | -241 |