NFL.com Ranks NC State’s Payton Wilson as 1 of the Top-50 2024 Draft Prospects

Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com has revealed his Top-50 2024 NFL Draft Prospects, and NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson ranks 47th. Here’s what Jeremiah had to say about Wilson:

Wilson is a height/weight/speed linebacker with excellent instincts and playmaking ability. He has the tools to play stacked in the box or as the hole defender in space. Against the pass, he is fluid in his zone drops. He relies on his eyes to jump routes and get his hands on the ball. He has the speed/agility to mirror backs and tight ends. To see his ball skills and playmaking ability, check out his pick-six against Clemson. Against the run, he uses his length to stack and shed blocks. His hands are strong and violent. He is quick to key, read and flow to the ball. He is a firm chest-up tackler with a high batting average. The major concern with Wilson is durability. He’s suffered a multitude of injuries during his career, but he’s always managed to come back and play at a high level.  (NFL)

Jeremiah ranks him as the 3rd best Linebacker, behind Edgerrin Cooper of Texas A&M (20) and Junior Colson of Michigan (45).

ACC Players in Jeremiah’s Top-50:

4) UNC QB Drake Maye
14) FSU DE Jared Verse
26) UNC WR Tez Walker
30) Clemson CB Nate Wiggins
33) Duke IOL Graham Barton
38) FSU WR Keon Coleman
47) NC State LB Payton Wilson