The Pittsburgh Steelers landed what could end up being the steal of the 2024 NFL Draft when they waited until the No. 98 overall pick in the third round to select NC State ILB Payton Wilson. On talent and production alone, he was arguably a first or second-round prospect, but an extensive injury history pushed him to the end of day two.
He is entering a rather crowded inside linebacker room with Patrick Queen, Elandon Roberts and Cole Holcomb, but one NFL analyst thinks he has what it takes to be a dark horse Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate.