Cole Payton: 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Our model projects Cole Payton for 1 PPR points in 2026 (0.1 per week), ranking him QB60 and #468 overall. As a rookie he carries a wider range of outcomes than the point estimate suggests. Cole Payton is going undrafted in most leagues, so any of our projected 1 PPR points would come free off waivers.
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Frequently asked
Should I draft Cole Payton in 2026 fantasy football?
As a late-round flier or waiver watch. Cole Payton is going undrafted in most leagues, so any of our projected 1 PPR points would come free off waivers.
What round should Cole Payton go in 2026 fantasy drafts?
Cole Payton is going undrafted in most 12-team leagues. Our model ranks him #468 overall (QB60), so he's a defensible last-round pick or early waiver add.
What is Cole Payton's 2026 fantasy projection?
Our model projects Cole Payton for 1 PPR points in 2026 — 0.1 points per week — making him the QB60 in our rankings. The projection blends our custom pipeline with consensus and updates weekly through draft season.
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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.