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NC State’s Payton Wilson & Dylan McMahon’s 2024 Draft Projections
The 2024 NFL Draft is 1 day away. Where does NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson and Center Dylan McMahon project to be drafted?
Payton Wilson – 1st Round – 29th Overall Pick – Indianapolis Colts
It’s a cliché to go “best athlete available” for the Colts, but Payton Wilson certainly ticked that box at the NFL scouting combine. Wilson was exceptional in his final season at NC State, earning grades above 75.0 in all three facets of defense, led by his 90.0 coverage grade with three interceptions and four forced incompletions.
Dylan McMahon – 6th Round – 214th Overall Pick – Cincinnati Bengals
Payton Wilson – 2nd Round – 38th Overall Pick – Tennessee Titans
Dylan McMahon – 5th Round – 175th Overall Pick – New Orleans Saints
Payton Wilson – 2nd Round – 42nd Overall Pick – Houston Texans
Payton Wilson – 2nd Round – 43rd Overall Pick – Atlanta Falcons
Dylan McMahon – 6th Round – 182nd Overall Pick – Tennessee Titans
Payton Wilson – 2nd Round – 56th Overall Pick – Dallas Cowboys
Dylan McMahon – 7th Round – 232nd Overall Pick – Minnesota Vikings
Payton Wilson – 3rd Round – 66th Overall Pick – Arizona Cardinals
Dylan McMahon – 7th Round – 55th Overall Pick – Green Bay Packers
Payton Wilson – 3rd Round – 80th Overall Pick – Cincinnati Bengals
Dylan McMahon – 4th Round – 112th Overall Pick – Carolina Panthers
Payton Wilson – 3rd Round – 81st Overall Pick – Seattle Seahawks
Wilson has an early-round grade based strictly on his game tape, but durability concerns could drop him to this range — or even later. He had 130 tackles, six sacks and three interceptions last season.
Dylan McMahon – 7th Round – 247th Overall Pick – Houston Texans
Payton Wilson – 3rd Round – 83rd Overall Pick – Los Angeles Rams
Dylan McMahon – 6th Round – 205th Overall Pick – Detroit Lions