Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles appear to be excited about a lot of different things with the team’s 2026 NFL Draft. In particular, though, there’s growing hype around fifth-round quarterback Cole Payton.
The Philadelphia media has only added to the hype train. 94WIP has already been asking questions on social media about whether Payton could eventual replace starting quarterback Jalen Hurts.
But on Monday, Philly Voice’s Geoff Mosher threw cold water on Payton’s hype.
“Let’s all take a deep breath before we put Cole Payton in Canton. Yes, he’ll make the 53. Yes, he has incredible athleticism that could help him get on the field in some capacity as a rookie, maybe,” wrote Mosher.
“But there’s a reason his comp is Taysom Hill and not other actual athletic starting QBs. He’s very unrefined and needs a lot of work on his technique, carriage point and footwork. As noted previously, plenty of NFL teams wondered if he would fare better at an entirely different position.”
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