Eagles Draft Potential Jalen Hurts Successor After Eye-Popping Combine
Summary
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted quarterback Cole Payton from North Dakota State as a potential future successor to their current quarterback, Jalen Hurts. Payton impressed scouts with his athletic ability at the NFL Combine but is considered a raw player who will need time to develop.Key Facts
- Jalen Hurts is the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, having led the team to two Super Bowls and a championship.
- The Eagles selected Cole Payton, a quarterback from North Dakota State, in the recent NFL Draft.
- Payton played only one full season of college football before entering the draft.
- Scouts were impressed by Payton’s physical skills and performance at the NFL Scouting Combine.
- Payton is viewed as a "project" player who will need about two to three years to develop fully.
- Cole Payton has a strong arm, good size, and speed that helps him avoid tackles.
- The Eagles previously drafted a similar quarterback, Carson Wentz, from North Dakota State in 2016.
- Payton is unlikely to play in regular games soon unless there are injuries or lopsided scores.
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