Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, Arch Manning or Cole Payton?

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What stats are used to compare Arch Manning and Cole Payton?

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Arch Manning vs Cole Payton — NFL Draft Comparison

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Arch Manning

Texas Longhorns

QB · #16

Cole Payton

North Dakota State Bison

QB · #9

2025 college season

2025 college season: Arch Manning versus Cole Payton
Arch Manning	Statistic	Cole Payton
Leading value: 3,163	Passing Yards	2,719
Leading value: 26	Passing TDs	16
7	Interceptions	4 (leading value)
61.4%	Completion %	72.0% (leading value)
399	Rushing Yards	777 (leading value)
10	Rushing TDs	13 (leading value)

Measurements

Measurements: Arch Manning versus Cole Payton
Arch Manning	Statistic	Cole Payton
6-4	Height	6-3
222 lb	Weight	233 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: Arch Manning versus Cole Payton
Arch Manning	Statistic	Cole Payton
#8	Fanspeak rank	—
QB 2	Position rank	—
14.8	Average pick	—
3,911	Times drafted	—
79	Hype Score	—
760x	Most drafted to	—

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Arch Manning

Dean Kindig

17-30 and 1 TD 1 INT in scouted 2025 loss to Ohio State. A second-year quarterback who has appeared in nine games with two starts. 2-0 as a starter. SEC Co-Freshman of the Week (Sept. 16). Named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week (Sept. 17). Tabbed to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 list for his performance against UTSA (Sept. 16). Member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll (spring 2023).

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