Payton Wilson is the 1st Freshman to Lead NC State in Tackles Since 1988

Redshirt Freshman Payton Wilson led NC State in tackles in 2019, with 69 total tackles and 5 tackles for loss.

According to my best reading of the Media Guide, Wilson is the first Freshman to lead the Wolfpack in tackles since Jesse Campbell did so in 1988.

Also, if my research is correct, since tackles began being recorded in 1977, Wilson is only the 2nd player in NC State history to lead the Pack in tackles in his first year on the field.

What makes this even MORE IMPRESSIVE, is the fact that Wilson only started ONE game this season.