Payton Wilson, LB, N.C. State. Ranked #44 overall on the 2024 consensus board (Round 2 projection); Pittsburgh drafted him in Round 3, pick 98.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
59ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '24 | PIT | 10-7 | 41 | 3 | 2 | 45% | 52 |
| '25 | PIT | 10-7 | 74 | 6 | 2 | 63% | 65 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 115 | 9 | 4 | 56% | 59 | |
| Career | — | 115 | 9 | 4 | 56% | 59 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '24 | PIT | 66% | 301 |
| '25 | PIT | 74% | 331 |
| Career | 70% | 632 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2024 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'3 ⅞"
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Frame profile.
Weight
233 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.5"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2024 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.43 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
34.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
119"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
1.54 sec.
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Payton Wilson leads all LBs from the 2024 draft class in career solo tackles.