Cole Payton: Eagles' New QB, Hungry to Learn

0:00On April 27, the Philadelphia Eagles snagged Cole Payton in the 5th round out of North Dakota State, a program famous for turning out stars like Carson Wentz. Payton shares more than just that college tie with Wentz. They've got the same agency rep and their careers have overlapped before. Now he's stepping into a quarterback room anchored by Jalen Hertz and Payton is straight up hyped about it. Earlier this week, Payton hopped on a Zoom with Philly Media and shouted out Wentz for putting North Dakota State on the national radar. That school's quietly built a rep as a quarterback factory and Payton knows the high barries entering with the Eagles' stable setup. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Payton's attitude. He's not rushing to be the guy, just eager to soak up knowledge from Hertz and the crew. Hertz's path as a proven winner has left a mark and Payton's calling him a competitor he looks up to big time. Payton's got the athletic tools and versatility to turn heads down the line, but it's his hunger to learn that stands out most. The Eagles aren't expecting him to carry the load right away.

1:02They're betting on steady growth in one of the league's solid QB environments that North Dakota State pedigree keeps delivering and with Payton's mindset locked in. He's primed to carve his spot in Philly's future. I'm Corey with the story and you've been listening to NFL News today AI-powered football coverage.