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NC State in the NFL: Week 3 Report

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20 of the 23 former NC State players on active NFL rosters saw action in Week 3 of the 2019 NFL season. Check out a breakdown of how they did below.

Quarterback Russell Wilson (starter) was chucking the ball on Sunday, completing 32 of his 50 passes for 402 yards and 2 touchdowns (0 interceptions) in the Seahawks; 33-27 loss to the Saints. He also reminded the NFL what he can do with his legs, rushing for 51 yards (7 carries) and 2 touchdowns.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett (starter) was sensational on Sunday, completing 28 of his 37 passes for 310 yards and 2 touchdowns in the Colts’ 27-24 victory over the Falcons. Brissett started the game in rare form, completing his first 16 passes.

Quarterback Philip Rivers (starter) was 31 of 46 for 318 yards and 2 touchdown (0 interceptions) in the Chargers’ 27-20 loss to the Texans.

Linebacker Bradley Chubb (starter) had 5 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 1 QB Hit in the Broncos’ 27-16 loss to the Packers. Chubb played 98% of the defensive snaps.

After being on the inactive list in Week 2, Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers had 2 receptions for 38 yards (3 targets) in New England’s 30-14 victory over New York. With the exodus of Antonio Brown, Meyers played 64% of the offensive snaps.

After practically 1 week with the Raiders, Defensive Back Juston Burris (starter) returned to the Browns, where he finished last season. Burris not only was claimed off waivers, but he started Sunday, picking up an interception in the Browns’ 20-13 loss to the Rams. He also had 4 tackles, and played 100% of the defensive snaps.

Running Back Nyheim Hines rushed the ball twice for 3 yards, and had 3 receptions for 26 yards in Indianapolis’ 27-24 win over Atlanta. Hines played in 25% of the offensive snaps.

Offensive Guard Joe Thuney (starter) played 100% of the snaps in the Patirots’ 30-14 victory over the Jets.

Offensive Guard J.R. Sweezy (starter) played 100% of the snaps in the Cardinals’ 38-20 loss to the Panthers.

Center Garrett Bradbury (starter) played 100% of the snaps in the Vikings’ 34-14 victory over the Raiders. Bradbury posted the 2nd lowest grade on Minnesota’s offense according to ProFootballFocus, but it was improved from the week before.

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones (starter) had 1 tackle in Los Angeles’ 27-20 loss to Houston. He played the most snaps of anyone on the Chargers defense (67%).

Defensive End B.J. Hill (starter) had 2 tackles in the Giants 32-31 win over the Bucs, playing in 51% of the defensive snaps.

Offensive Tackle Will Richardson didn’t start this week, but did play in 50% of the offensive snaps in Jacksonville’s 20-7 victory over Tennessee.

Punter A.J. Cole (starter) had a big foot on Sunday, averaging 54.3 yards per punt (4 punts) in Oakland’s 34-14 loss to Minnesota.

Place Kicker Stephen Hauschka (starter) connected on 2 of his 3 field goal attempts (34 & 45), with the one miss coming from 62 yards out. He also made his only extra point attempt in the Bills 21-17 victory over the Bengals.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt had 1 tackle in Cincinnati’s 21-17 loss to Buffalo. He played in 13% of the defensive snaps.

Wide Receiver Kelvin Harmon wasn’t targeted a single time in the Redskins’ 31-15 loss to the Bears last night, but he did pick up a Special Teams tackle. Harmon played in 13% of the offensive snaps.

Running Back Jaylen Samuels didn’t record any stats in the Steelers’ 24-20 loss to the 49ers, but did play in 26% of the offensive snaps.

Offensive Guard Ted Larsen played in 8 snaps of the Bears’ 31-15 victory over the Redskins.

Cornerback Dontae Johnson didn’t play any defensive snaps, but played 23 snaps on Special Teams in the Chargers’ 27-20 loss to the Texans.

Inactive

Defensive Tackle T.Y. McGill

DNP

Quarterback Mike Glennon (Raiders)

Quarterback Ryan Finley (Bengals)

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Mike Tomlin’s Thoughts on the Steelers Drafting NC State’s Payton Wilson

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Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin was ecstatic that NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson was available for Pittsburgh to pick up with the 98th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

“We had to get comfortable with his medical and we brought him in on a pre draft visit. We allowed our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort. And so from that perspective, man, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

“Man, we’re really excited about Peyton. When we turn his tape on, we see him making all the type of plays you need linebackers to make. He’s a volume tackle player. He makes plays in the passing game from a coverage perspective via interception and pass breakup. He gets after the quarterback in the blitz game. He’s got a very well-rounded skillset. He’s a fluid mover. He can run. Had an opportunity to lay some real up close eyes on him down there in Mobile at the Senior Bowl, we’re thankful we had an opportunity to get him. He’s got all the hardware that comes with some of those things that I described being a Butkus Award winner and so forth. We had to get comfortable with his medical and we brought him in on a pre draft visit. We allowed Our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort. And so from that perspective, man, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

“I think you could characterize it as surprised. I mean, he is an award-winning linebacker, Butkus Award winner. Had an opportunity to get really familiar with him down in Mobile as well. But the linebackers themselves weren’t coming off the board at that juncture. So sometimes they make runs on positions at different times and it hadn’t been a lot of linebackers to that point. I think what he was number five or so.” (Link)

“We’re really excited about Payton. When we turn his tape on, we see him making all the types of plays you need linebackers to make. He’s a volume tackle player. He makes plays in the passing game from a coverage perspective via interception and pass breakup. He gets after the quarterback in the blitz game. He’s got a very well-rounded skill set. He’s a fluid mover. We had to get comfortable with his medical, and we were. We brought him in on a pre-draft visit to allow our medical experts to really get a good evaluation of him. We talked to him about his injury history. We were at a place of comfort, and so from that perspective, we’re really excited about having him.” (Link)

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Payton Wilson will Wear #41 for the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Former NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson, who was drafted by Pittsburgh in 3rd round on Friday night, will wear the #41 for the Steelers.

Wilson spent his entire collegiate career at NC State wearing the #11. He wore the #11 at Orange High School.

It will take some getting used to recognize him in the #41 jersey. Currently, Steelers Wide Receiver Van Jefferson is wearing the #11.

Here’s a look at other Pittsburgh players who have worn the #41.

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NC State CB Shyheim Battle Receives Invitation to Jets Rookie Mini Camp

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NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.

Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.

He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.

In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.

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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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