NC State’s Payton Wilson Runs the Fastest 40 by a Linebacker at the NFL Combine

Former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson blew the competition away today, running the fastest 40-yard dash time of any Linebacker at the 2024 NFL Combine.

Wilson mentioned that he would be satisfied with a 4.5 at the Senior Bowl, so you would expect he would be satisfied with a 4.43.

Payton Wilson running a 4.44 is BEYOND impressive📈

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— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 1, 2024

Since Wilson was the last man to run, he didn’t need to necessarily run again, after solidifying himself as the fastest Linebacker at the Combine, but it’s hard to satisfy a competitor like Wilson.

Wilson opted to run a second 40-yard dash, running a 4.49, proving his elite speed wasn’t a fluke. His face was visibly frustrated after running a 4.49. It’s hard to find a player with the fire Wilson possesses.

Below are the Top-10 fastest 40’s run by a Linebacker today, with Mr. Wilson at the very top.