Cole Payton

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a slight overpay for the Philadelphia Eagles — the team is getting approximately what they're paying for in on-field production. Cole's on-field performance ranks in the bottom quartile among NFL QBs, grading him as an unproven at the position. His $1.2M average annual value ranks as bargain money for the QB market. The production lines up closely with the price tag — unproven production at bargain money, which is essentially paying fair market value. Cole is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract.

Performance AnalysisPre-Debut

Cole Payton has not yet appeared in an NFL regular season game. A performance grade will be automatically generated once career statistics become available and the 16-game minimum is reached.

Fan Sentiment

A late Day 3 dart throw with minimal immediate NFL impact for Philadelphia. Five headlines covered the pick, mostly curiosity-driven pieces about fit alongside Jalen Hurts. Being selected 178th overall signals deep developmental prospect, not a roster contributor. Fans are intrigued by the Wentz connection story, but expectations remain appropriately low. Payton is a long-shot practice squad developmental arm with slim odds of sticking.