Related coverage in the video aboveAn Omaha native is NFL bound.Cole Payton was selected by Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.The Westside grad saw a historic season as North Dakota State’s starting quarterback in 2025.He led the Bison to a 12-1 record, 8-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.Payton set single-season records for pass efficiency with 193.8, yards per pass attempt with 12.1, and total offense yards per game with 268.9 and per play with 9.71.The quarterback completed 161 of 224 passes for 2,719 yards and 16 touchdowns with 4 interceptions. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
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An Omaha native is NFL bound.
Cole Payton was selected by Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
The Westside grad saw a historic season as North Dakota State’s starting quarterback in 2025.
He led the Bison to a 12-1 record, 8-0 in the Missouri Valley Football Conference.
Payton set single-season records for pass efficiency with 193.8, yards per pass attempt with 12.1, and total offense yards per game with 268.9 and per play with 9.71.
The quarterback completed 161 of 224 passes for 2,719 yards and 16 touchdowns with 4 interceptions.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |