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NC State’s All-Time NFL Defensive Leaders Heading into 2022 Season

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As the 2022 NFL season approaches, here’s a look at where former NC State players rank in Career NFL Defensive Statistical Categories.

Career Tackles

  1. Stephen Tulloch – 959
  2. Adrian Wilson – 903
  3. Dewayne Washington – 807
  4. Vaughan Johnson – 669
  5. Brian Williams – 508
  6. Manny Lawson – 471
  7. Ray Agnew – 451
  8. Jesse Campbell – 404
  9. Mario Williams – 399
  10. Bobby Houston – 327
  11. David Amerson – 272
  12. Germanie Pratt – 256
  13. Terrence Holt – 244
  14. Josh Jones – 227
  15. Dontae Johnson – 214
If Pratt were to match his 2021 total of 91 tackles, he would jump up 2 spots, claiming 10th place. If Johnson matched his 30 tackles from last year, he would finish the season tied with Holt in 13th.
Career Sacks

1. Mario Williams 97.5
2. Ron Carpenter – 45.5
3. Willie Young – 32
4. Darwin Walker – 28.5
5. Mike Jones – 27.5
6. Mark Thomas – 27.0
7. Adrian Wilson – 25.5
8. Manny Lawson – 24.5
9. Ray Agnew – 22.5
10. Bradley Chubb – 20.5
11. Stephen Tulloch – 14.5
11. Bobby Houston – 14.5
13. B.J. Hill – 13

If Chubb can stay healthy, he is more than capable of having a double-digit sack season in 2022 (he had 12 as a rookie). If he were to do that, he would move from 10th to 4th by seasons end. Hill had 5.5 years in 2021, and if he were to match his total, he would pass Houston and Tulloch, moving up to 11th.

Career Tackles for Loss

1. Mario Williams – 121
2. Adrian Wilson – 81
3. Stephen Tulloch – 60
4. Manny Lawson – 58
5. Willie Young – 44
6. Darwin Walker – 38
7. Bradley Chubb – 29
8. Brian Williams – 23
9. Corey Smith – 17
9. Nate Irving – 17
11. B.J. Hill – 16
12. Dewayne Washington – 15
13. Mark Thomas – 14
13. Germaine Pratt – 14
15. Justin Jones – 12

Chubb has only really had 2 healthy seasons (2018 & 2020) in 4 seasons. Between those two years he averaged 12.5 tackles for loss. If he were to collect 12.5 tackles for loss in 2022, he would jump Darwin Walker, moving into 6th. Hill had 6 tackles for loss in 2021. If he were to match that total in 2022, he would hurdle Irving and Smith, moving into 9th. If Pratt matched his 5 tackles for loss from last year, he would hurdle Thomas, Washington, Irving and Smith (and possibly Hill). Jones also had 5 last year, and if he matched those numbers he would jump Thomas & Washington, and tie Smith and Irving.

Career Interceptions 

  1. Dewayne Washington – 31
  2. Adrian Wilson – 27
  3. Joe Scarpati – 25
  4. Claude Gibson – 22
  5. Brian Williams – 19
  6. Perry Williams – 18
  7. Eric Williams – 10
  8. David Amerson – 9
  9. Terrence Holt – 8
  10. Jesse Campbell – 7
  11. Juston Burris – 6

Burris had one pick last year, and if he were to grab one more this year, he’d break the top-10, tying Campbell.

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Matthew is Publisher and Co-Owner of Pack Insider. He is also the Lead Pastor of The Point Church in Cary, NC.

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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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