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Steelers Found 'The Best Inside Linebacker' In The Draft In Payton Wilson
The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the second day of the 2024 NFL Draft by taking former member of the NC State Wolfpack, Payton Wilson, with the 98th pick during round three.
Steelers' Teryl Austin Raved About Payton Wilson's Big Skill-Set: 'Boy, He's Fast'
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up day two of the 2024 NFL Draft by making their first defensive selection, taking North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson with the #98 overall selection.
College Football News / Pack Insider / April 27
Payton Wilson is the 7th Highest Drafted Linebacker in NC State History 
Last night NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson was drafted in the 3rd round by the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the 98th overall pick. Wilson is the 16th Wolfpack Linebacker to be selected in the NFL Draft, and the 7th highest drafted.
Steelers’ Payton Wilson Admits His Greatest Inspiration Was Bill Cowher But Not Only Because Of Coaching
The Pittsburgh Steelers made another strategic move in the NFL Draft, selecting North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson with the 98th overall pick in the third round.
Payton Wilson’s Brother is an Ex-Pirates Pitcher
Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-round selection Payton Wilson out of NC State has a relationship with former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, a fellow NC State linebacker alum, but that’s not his only prior connection to Pittsburgh.
Payton Wilson News / Pro Football Rumors / 10 minutes ago
NC State LB's surprising freefall ends at Steelers' 98th overall draft pick
Despite being ranked as the 48th-best prospect, according to ESPN, Wilson finally comes off the board late in the third round at 98th overall.
College Football News / Pack Insider / April 25
NC State has Produced 19 1st Round NFL Draft Picks
The 1st round of the 2024 NFL Draft will begin this evening at 8pm on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. NC State has had 19 players drafted in the 1st round. NC State ranks 8th in ACC history in 1st Round Picks.
NFL News / Yardbarker / April 2
Five under-the-radar 2024 NFL Draft prospects who could sneak into Round 1
Several NFL Draft scouts have stated there are 32 first-round picks in every draft, but most years there aren’t 32 players worthy of a first-round grade.
College Football News / Blogging The Boys / April 1
Cowboys draft 2024: LB Payton Wilson scouting report
Here is our scouting report on linebacker Payton Wilson from N.C. State We continue our 2024 NFL Draft review of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys.
College Football News / Hogs Haven / March 23
Could Payton Wilson be groomed as Bobby Wagner’s successor?
Hogs Haven takes a look at 2024 NFL Draft prospects that could contribute to the Commanders Payton Wilson, LB School: NC State | Conference: ACC College
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / The 33rd Team / March 15
Payton Wilson NFL Draft 2024: Combine Results, Scouting Report For North Carolina State LB
The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports.
Raiders Draft Prospect: LB Payton Wilson, NC State
The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to add more talent to their roster through the 2024 NFL Draft. The Raiders and every other team in the NFL wrapped up meetings with players last week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Luke Kuechly praises NC State LB Payton Wilson ahead of 2024 NFL Draft
Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly has been retired for four seasons now, but is still regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of the organization in Charlotte.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / Backing the Pack / March 1
Payton Wilson crushes it at NFL Combine
The Wolfpack linebacker ran a 4.43 40-yard dash Linebackers led off the 2024 NFL Combine on Thursday, and Payton Wilson flat showed out. His first run of the 40-yard dash came in at a time of 4.43 seconds, the best among the linebacker class.
NFL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Thursday NFL Scouting Combine takeaways: Mountainous defender is still pretty fast
The NFL combine can be a make-or-break week for NFL Draft prospects as they get to show coaches and executives their size, strength and athleticism.
College Football News / Pack Insider / February 29
Will Payton Wilson Be One of the Fastest Linebackers in the History of the NFL Combine?
Former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson will participate at the NFL Combine this afternoon. Yesterday, on the podium at the Combine, Wilson said that he wanted to be “one of the most athletic” Linebackers to every come through the combine.
NFL News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 28
ESPN Expert Jordan Reid Reveals Likely Vikings Defensive Draft Targets to Paul Allen
The Minnesota Vikings, along with the rest of the NFL, are in Indianapolis this week at the annual scouting combine. While most of the news that’s come
JetNation Prospect Profile: NC State LB Payton Wilson
While the Jets are seemingly set at linebacker with CJ Mosley and Quincy Williams, the team could look to take a potential future replacement from Mosley by snagging a three down ‘backer along the lines of NC State’s Payton Wilson. Here’s a look at what he brings.
College Football News / Field Level Media / December 24
NC State star Payton Wilson skipping bowl to prepare for draft
North Carolina State All-American linebacker Payton Wilson won't play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, opting instead to ready for the NFL draft. "Playing football at NC State and training and competing with my teammates has been an experience that I will treasure for the rest of my life," Wilson posted Sunday to social media.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / November 10
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 28
NC State upsets Clemson, 24-17
KC Concepcion caught two touchdown passes and Payton Wilson returned an interception for a touchdown as host North Carolina State beat Clemson for the second time in three years, 24-17 on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina State Wolfpack News / ACC Digital Network / October 1
College Football News / ACC Digital Network / August 31
College Football News / Field Level Media / November 22, 2022
No. 17 North Carolina vs. NC State prediction, pick, odds: UNC hopes to finish strong
With two losses, it's fair to assume that No. 18 North Carolina is eliminated from the College Football Playoff, but the Tar Heels are aiming to end their regular season on a strong note Friday against NC State.
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