Like 2023, the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers draft class is being asked to make an immediate contribution. Even with first-round pick OT Troy Fautanu out for the regular season, the names behind him have played a role in the team’s 6-2 start. Third-round linebacker Payton Wilson is receiving special recognition, named to the CBS Sports ‘All-Rookie Midseason Team’ following a solid start to his NFL career.
Author Chris Trapasso explains why Wilson gets the nod.
“Wilson feels like the next great Steelers linebacker. That was the conventional wisdom after the draft, and he’s played encouragingly at the midway point of the season with 39 tackles and a tackle for loss.