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Pack Pros 2022 NFL Salary Breakdown

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Currently, there are 26 former NC State players on NFL rosters. Currently each team can carry 90 players on their roster, but in the upcoming weeks, that number will progressively be whittled down to 53.

Below is breakdown of what each former Wolfpack player is set to make in 2022, along with details about their contract, and their total career earnings prior to the start of the 2022 season.

Quarterback Russell Wilson – entering 11th season (Broncos) – $24 million. Wilson still has two seasons remaining on his 4-year contract that he signed with Seattle back in 2019, and will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $181.36 million

Tackle Ikem Ekwonu – entering 1st season (Panthers) – $17.93 million. The Panthers signed Ekwonu to a 4-year rookie contract worth $27.57 million (all guaranteed) after drafting him 6th overall in the draft this summer.

Defensive Tackle B.J. Hill – entering 5th season (Bengals) – $15 million. Hill inked a 3-year contract worth $30 million with the Bengals back in March. While Hill won’t become an unrestricted free agent until after the 2024 season, the Bengals have the ability to opt out after the 2023 season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $5.2 million

Guard Joe Thuney – entering 7th season (Chiefs) – $14.4 million. Thuney is entering the 2nd year of a 5-year $80 million contract with the Chiefs. The former Wolfpack All-American will become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025 season, but has an opt-out clause after 2023.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $38.1 million

Linebacker Bradley Chubb – entering 5th season (Broncos) – $13.93 million. Chubb entering his final year of his rookie contract (4-year), which is actually a 5th year option that Denver picked up. The former Wolfpack All-American will become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $27.6 million

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones – entering 5th season (Bears) – $7.1 million. The Bears signed Jones to a 2-year contract worth $12 million back in March. Jones is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2024, but the Bears have the ability to opt out of the 2nd year of his contract in 2023.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $5.08 million

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett – entering 7th season (Browns) –$4.65 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $38.2 million

Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers – entering 4th season (Patriots) – $3.99 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $2.42 million

Running Back Nyheim Hines – entering his 5th season (Colts) – $3.64 million. While Hines won’t become an unrestricted free agent until the 2025 season, the Colts have the ability to opt out of the rest of his contract after this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $9.8 million

Linebacker Germaine Pratt – entering 4th season (Bengals) – $2.54 million. Pratt is entering the final year of his 4-year rookie contract, and will be an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $3.66 million

Center Garrett Bradbury – entering 4th season (Vikings) – $2.25 million. Bradbury is entering the final year of his 4-year rookie contract. Back in May the Vikings declined to pick up Bradbury’s 5th year option that would have paid him $13.2 million in 2023.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $10.8 million

Tackle Will Richardson – entering 5th season (Jaguars) – $2 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $3.3 million

Punter A.J. Cole – entering 4th season (Raiders) – $1.6 million. Cole signed a 4-year extension worth $12 million with Las Vegas back in December, and is under contract through the 2025 season, though the Raiders have the ability to opt out of the remainder of the contract at the end of this season.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $4.1 million

Cornerback Dontae Johnson – entering his 9th season (49ers) – $1.27 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $6.2 million

Defensive End Kentavius Street – entering 5th season (Saints) – $1.27 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $2.92 million

Safety Juston Burris – entering 7th season (Panthers) – $1.19 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $10.9 million

Safety Josh Jones – entering 6th season (Seahawks) – $1.09 million (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $4.42 million

Defensive End James Smith-Williams – entering 3rd season (Commanders) – $895,000. Smith Williams is entering the 3rd year of his 4-year rookie contract worth up to $3.39 million.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.49 million

Defensive Tackle Larrell Murchison – entering 3rd season (Titans) – $895,000 – Murchison is entering the 3rd year of his 4-year rookie contract worth up to $3.57 million.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.38 million

Defensive Tackle Alim McNeil – entering 2nd season (Lions) – $893, 145. McNeil is entering the 2nd year of his 4-year rookie contract worth up to $5.13 million.

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.75 million

Wide Receiver Kelvin Harmon – entering 4th season (Commanders) – $825,000 (1-year contract)

Career Earnings Prior to 2022: $1.19 million

Punter Trenton Gill – entering 1st season (Bears) – $782,000. After being drafted in the 7th round by Chicago this summer, Gill was signed to a 4-year rookie contract worth up to $3.74 million.

Below is a breakdown of players from last years Wolfpack squad that signed undrafted free agent contracts this summer. While there is no guarantee they make the 53-man roster, below is the details of their contracts. 

Running Back Zonovan Knight – entering 1st season (Jets) – $735,000. New York signed Bam to a 3-year $2.59 million contract, with $130,000 of it guaranteed.

Tight End Dylan Parham – entering 1st Season (Broncos) – $715,00. Denver signed Parham to a 3-year contract worth up to $2.57 million, with $20,000 guaranteed.

Linebacker Vi Jones – entering 1st season (Seahawks) – $715,000. Jones signed a 3-year contract with Seattle worth up to $2.57 million, with $10,000 guaranteed.

Defensive End Daniel Joseph – entering 1st season (Bills) – $707,500. Buffalo signed Joseph to a 3-year contract worth up to $2.56 million, with $2,500 guaranteed.

All contract data pulled from Spotrac.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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April 28, 2024

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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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