Patriots Predicted to Draft Versatile QB Cole Payton

0:00On March 25, the New England Patriots released quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Monday and plans to add depth at the position through the upcoming NFL draft. Their happy was Tommy DeVito as their number two option behind the starter so they'll likely target a third string quarterback later in the draft rather than spending on free agents. One prediction has them picking Cole Payton from North Dakota State University in the sixth round to complete the group. His 23-year-old stands six feet three inches tall and weighs 232 pounds with standout athletic testing at the NFL. Combine, including an 83 athleticism score that ranked fourth among quarterbacks of 4.56 second 40 yard dash and a 40-inch vertical jump. His college numbers show promise too with strong rushing totals over five seasons and a solid senior year passing for over 2,700 yards. Helping him late could give the team a versatile emergency option without much risk.

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