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Pack Pros: NFL Week 1 Report

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This past weekend was the kickoff of the 2022 NFL season. Below is a breakdown of how the 19 former NC State players on NFL rosters did.

Linebacker Bradley Chubb had 6 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 forced fumble in the Broncos’ 16-17 loss to the Seahawks.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt had 8 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 pass breakup in the Bengals 20-23 loss to the Steelers.

Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers had 4 receptions for 55 yards (both led the Pats), and was targeted a team-high 6 times, in New England’s 7-20 loss to the Dolphins. He also rushed the ball 1 time for 7 yards.

Defensive Tackle B.J. Hill had 3 tackles, 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss in Cincy’s 20-23 loss to Pittsburgh.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was 18 of 34 for 147 yards and a touchdown in Cleveland’s 26-24 victory over Carolina, leading them down the field for a game-winning drive at the end of the game. He also rushed the ball 4 times for 10 yards.

Safety Josh Jones had 7 tackles in Seattle’s 17-16 victory over Denver.

Running Back Nyheim Hines had 6 receptions for 50 yards, and rushed the ball 3 times for 4 yards in the Colts’ 20-20 tie with the Texans.

Wide Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling had 4 receptions (4 targets) for 44 yards in the Chiefs’ 44-21 victory over the Cardinals.

Defensive Tackle Kentavius Street had 2 tackles in the Saints’ 27-26 victory over the Falcons.

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones had 2 tackles and 1 pass breakup in the Bears’ 19-10 victory over the 49ers.

In his first NFL game, Rookie Punter Trenton Gill averaged 46.2 yards per punt (6 punts), pinning one inside the 20, and booting one 58 yards in Chicago’s 19-10 victory over San Francisco.

Also, he was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for wiping off the ball with a towel…never seen this one before.

Punter A.J. Cole averaged 52.0 yards on 2 punts in the Raiders’ 19-24 loss to the Chargers. He pinned one inside the 20, and one of the punts went for 56 yards.

Defensive End James Smith-Williams had 2 tackles in the Commanders’ 28-22 victory over the Jaguars.

Cornerback Nick McCloud had 2 tackles in the Giants’ 21-20 victory over the Titans, but then had to leave the game with a hamstring injury.

Defensive Tackle Alim McNeil had 1 tackle in the Lions 35-38 loss to the Eagles.

Cornerback Dontae Johnson was inactive in San Francisco’s 10-19 loss to Chicago.

Center Garrett Bradbury (Vikings), Tackle Ikem Ekwonu (Panthers) and Guard Joe Thuney all started and played 100% of the snaps in their games in Week 1.

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

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April 29, 2024

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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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