Former NC State Unanimous All-American Linebacker Payton Wilson was 1 of the best rookies in the NFL this year, earning a spot on every All-Rookie Team I’ve come across. Check out his NFL Rookie Highlight Reel.
Wilson played in all 17 games in the Regular Season, starting in 4. He finished with 78 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 fumble returned for a touchdown.
The 2023 ACC Defensive Player of the Year wasn’t just 1 of the Top-2 Rookie Linebackers…he was quite literally one of the best Linebackers overall in the NFL this season.