Steelers Defensive Coordinator Teryl Austin is impressed with former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson, and thinks he could possibly be their Dime Linebacker from Day 1.
“He can really run. That guy can move. He’s really sharp. He’s into football. He asks great football question. I think he’s going to have a legitimate shot to be a Dime linebacker, right off the bat,” said Austin. “He can cover. He can run. He’s smart. Once we get the pads on, that’s when we’ll make the final determination.” (Link)
Aaron Curry, Linebacker’s Coach for Pittsburgh, also has had glowing things to say about Wilson.