2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
Development in CFB involving Cole Payton and Emmett Johnson (NEB / UGA).
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- What happened
- 2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
- Why we're talking about it
- It's the newest verified development involving people this league pays attention to.
- Remember this
- Cole Payton is the name to hold onto here.
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👥 The cast
Cole Payton
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Basically the main character today.
2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
Meet the cast →Emmett Johnson
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Also in this episode.
2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
Meet the cast →Zachariah Branch
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Also in this episode.
2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
Meet the cast →Chris Brazzell II
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Also in this episode.
2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
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- ReportedSun, Apr 19, 5:08 PM · 151d ago
2026 NFL draft: Mel Kiper's favorite prospects by position
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