"Payton waited for his turn, sitting behind Cam Miller for three years before finally becoming the Bison's starter in 2025. Payton impressed over 13 games, completing 72% of his throws for 2,719 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. Payton has the arm to make some tough throws. And despite a long delivery, his accuracy is on point. He has the traits to be a developmental guy in the NFL.
But his rushing ability should get him on the field in sub-packages as a rookie. Payton ran for 777 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. North Dakota State used him as a ball carrier in prior years, too, and he averaged 6.7 yards per carry and accumulated 31 rushing touchdowns over his career. I could see an NFL offensive coordinator putting his 4.56 speed and 6-foot-3, 232-pound frame to good use in a Taysom Hill-esque role. I love the way Payton plays, and I think he's off the board in Round 4."
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Anyone else remember the time that Payton traded up into the 7th round to spite draft for Tommy Steven after he had verbally committed as an UDFA to the panthers?
Seems like Payton would be a better fit with Payton in Denver… Taysom was always Sean’s pet project.
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