QB | Coly Payton

A five-year player for the Bison, Payton started his final season at North Dakota State. The lefty threw for 2,719 and 16 touchdowns last season while adding 777 yards and 13 scores on the ground.

He was an Honorable Mention All-American and a finalist for the Walter Payton Award (FCS Heisman Trophy). He helped lead North Dakota State to a 12-1 record and the top seed in the FCS playoffs.

The 6-foot-2, 232-pound Payton joins an Eagles quarterback group of Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, and Andy Dalton.

Hometown

Omaha, Nebraska

Fun Fact

Originally committed to play basketball and football coming out of high school, which speaks to his athleticism.

Accolades

Second-team Associated Press FCS All-American. Second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference.