As a linebacker at North Carolina State over the last few seasons, Payton Wilson knows what it means to play that position and wear that uniform, attempting to live up to the standard set by Wolf Pack Ring of Honor member Bill Cowher.
Now, after putting together a dominant 2023 season, Wilson is headed to another old stomping ground of Cowher’s: the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wilson was the No. 98 overall pick in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the Black and Gold another big, fast, physical linebacker.
Speaking with reporters Friday night via conference call following his selection, Wilson stated that he’s aiming to continue the legacy of Cowher, one of his idols, this time in the Black and Gold.