PITTSBURGH — Payton Wilson is an older rookie. Already 24, Wilson will have an accelerated track to playing time considering his speed and special traits at linebacker.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, multiple teams had concerns about Browns’ second-round OL Michael Hall Jr.’s ability to be “consistent” in the NFL.
The third-round pick could end up being a huge difference maker as a rookie The Pittsburgh Steelers selection of N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson in
PITTSBURGH — Like all rookies, Payton Wilson, the Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick at linebacker, will have to make a transition to the NFL. But that transition is often a very personalized one, depending on the strengths and weaknesses of the player, the role they had in college, and the role they’re hoping to earn in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hit the jackpot when they drafted Ryan Shazier in the first round (15th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. From the get-go, his career with the Steelers lived up to expectations, delivering four seasons of stellar performance.
The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered the inside linebacker room this offseason by signing Patrick Queen to the highest free-agent deal in franchise history and selecting Chuck Bednarik Award winner Payton Wilson in the third round.
Following the 2024 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers still had the worst odds to win the AFC North at +700, according to one sportsbook. The Baltimore Ravens are the favorites at +125, followed by the Cincinnati Bengals (+175) and Cleveland Browns (+500).
The Steelers are up to five signed draft picks. The team announced that they have signed third-round pick Payton Wilson to his four-year rookie deal. First-round tackle Troy Fautanu and second-round center Zach Frazier are the only remaining unsigned picks.
In NC State’s win over Wake Forest last November, Pittsburgh Steelers’ third-round selection Payton Wilson passed legend Bill Cowher (371) for seventh place all-time in NC State history.
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially agreed to terms with linebacker Payton Wilson on a rookie contract, according to The Steelers drafted Wilson with the 98th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers took the field for their second training camp practice on Saturday. And with that, football is back. Well, it is somewhat back.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had another strong draft, according to many analysts. Part of the reason the team has been so good at drafting is they are not afraid to take high-risk players if they fall.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made an electrifying move by using their 98th overall pick to select former North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson. This
Payton Wilson may be one of the biggest steals of the draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie linebacker Payton Wilson has had so many surgeries from playing football that he doesn’t exactly remember how many it’s been — reportedly at least eight.
Given the Pittsburgh Steelers lack of depth at wide receiver, rookie Roman Wilson should see a lot of playing time in Year 1. That is not typical for a third-round rookie, even at wide receiver.
The Steelers had quite a haul in this year's NFL Draft, a class that's widely considered to be one of the best in the league. But perhaps the steal out of all 257 players selected in the 2024 draft is Steelers' third-round linebacker, Payton Wilson, who surprisingly fell all the way to 98th overall.
NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks named the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie class as one of his "favorite hauls" of the 2024 NFL Draft and thinks the class may also contain the draft's biggest steal.
The Pittsburgh Steelers undoubtedly struck gold in the 2024 NFL Draft with the acquisition of linebacker Payton Wilson from NC State in the third round.
The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman gave the team high marks on its 2024 draft class, applauding the selections of two players who fit the old-school mold of Steelers football.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were all in on linebacker Payton Wilson in the 2024 NFL Draft, despite concerns about the health of one of his knees. On Wednesday, general manager Omar Khan opened up about those concerns and explained why he believes it was worth it to draft the 24-year-old defender.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a proud tradition of defensive excellence, and building the roster around tough and physical homegrown talent, and that tradition has a strong chance of continuing following the 2024 NFL Draft.
Sticking with the theme of Pittsburgh getting steals with their first three picks, the Steelers drafted Payton Wilson to close out day two of the draft.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers utilized their acquired pick from the Kenny Pickett trade to select North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson with the 98th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Steelers had yet another strong draft, which is viewed by most experts as one of the best in the league. Pittsburgh's 2024 NFL Draft class is so highly regarded that one analyst believes it landed the next Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Year.
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.
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