NC State LB Payton Wilson 2024 NFL Draft Profile
Payton Wilson, LB Height/Weight: 6-4, 234 Age: 23.9 School Name: North Carolina State Senior Bowl: Yes YearTOTSACKINT2019690120201083.5220215102022834.51202313863Payton Wilson NC State StatsESPN Pros Length Limbs for days. Able to make tackles away from his body and crowd throwing lanes thanks to his frameRange A true sideline to sideline to sideline player with click and close to […]
Payton Wilson, LB
Height/Weight: 6-4, 234
Age: 23.9
School Name: North Carolina State
Senior Bowl: Yes
| Year | TOT | SACK | INT |
|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 69 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 108 | 3.5 | 2 |
2021 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
2022 | 83 | 4.5 | 1 |
2023 | 138 | 6 | 3 |
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Pros
- Length
- Limbs for days. Able to make tackles away from his body and crowd throwing lanes thanks to his frame
- Range
- A true sideline to sideline to sideline player with click and close to gap run angles
- Versatility
- Plays both stacked and edge linebacker with a variety of high-level plays displaying functional technique and physical skills
Cons
- Coverage
- Can be a matchup hunted in man coverage and looks uncomfortable as a zone-dropper
- Pursuit Angles
- Can overrun ball carriers or bring himself to unnecessary traffic
- NFL Fit
- Teams will have to decide if he’s better as an off-the-ball player or as a true edge rusher
Eval:
Wilson is an intriguing prospect thanks to his mixture of length, athleticism and versatility. His ability to play both stacked linebacker and edge pass rusher comes with a double-edged sword however, as some teams will view him as a Swiss Army knife, while others may question what his true position is but there’s no doubt that Wilson’s range, size and tenacity will intrigue teams.
Comp: Nick Herbig
Versatile college defender who has started his career as a designated pass rusher as he develops his game as a full-time edge.
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