He’s played just eight games as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, but rookie inside linebacker Payton Wilson is already joining rare air with other members of the franchise.
Granted, it’s North Carolina State history, but it’s still rather impressive and fitting that Wilson — a third-round pick at No. 98 overall out of North Carolina State — was inducted into the Wolfpack’s Ring of Honor Saturday against Stanford, joining Steelers Hall of Fame head coach Bill Cowher and current starting quarterback Russell Wilson.
“I’m just humbled. Can’t thank Jesus Christ enough of what he is done for me, given me this opportunity.