NC State’s Payton Wilson Named ACC Linebacker of the Week

NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson was named the ACC Linebacker of the Week for his performance against Louisville in Week 5.

LINEBACKER – Payton Wilson, NC State, LB, Hillsborough, N.C.
Wilson led the Wolfpack defense that held Louisville to just 13 points, including a scoreless first half, and 20 yards rushing. The linebacker tallied 10 tackles to lead the team (in 68 snaps) – the 18th double-figure tackle output of his career.  He also turned in 2.0 sacks for a loss of 15 yards, recovered a fumble, broke up a Cardinal pass on third down, and added a quarterback hurry. On the drive that resulted in the Wolfpack’s only touchdown of the game, Wilson rushed for a first down on a fake punt. He leads the ACC and ranks eighth in the FBS in tackles at 11.2 stops per game. The weekly honor is the second of the season for the veteran linebacker. (TheACC)