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Quarterback Cole Payton Shines at Senior Bowl Preview

1/30/2026

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Cole Payton of North Dakota State has emerged as a standout quarterback at the Senior Bowl.
Payton completed 72 percent of his passes for 2,719 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, and rushed for 894 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Vanderbilt's Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia is drawing attention despite a shorter stature, showing determination to prove his worth in the draft.
The Senior Bowl game is set for January 31, 2026.

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Cole Payton of North Dakota State has emerged as a standout quarterback at the Senior Bowl.
Payton completed 72 percent of his passes for 2,719 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, and rushed for 894 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Vanderbilt's Heisman runner-up Diego Pavia is drawing attention despite a shorter stature, showing determination to prove his worth in the draft.
The Senior Bowl game is set for January 31, 2026.