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Pack Pros: NFL Week 5 Report

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This past weekend was the 5th week of the 2022 NFL season. Below is a breakdown of how the 20 former NC State players on NFL rosters did.

Linebacker Bradley Chubb had 7 tackles, 2.5 sacks, another tackle for loss, 3 QB Hits and a forced fumble in the Broncos’ 9-12 loss to the Colts.

Wide Receiver Jakobi Meyers had 7 receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ 29-0 victory over the Lions, after missing the past two games due to a knee injury.

Linebacker Germaine Pratt led the Bengals with 8 tackles in their 17-19 loss to the Ravens. He also had a sack and 2 pass breakups.

Wide Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling led the Chiefs with 6 receptions for 90 yards in their 30-29 win over the Raiders.

Safety Juston Burris was called up from the Panther’s Practice Squad, and showed quickly why he belongs on an NFL 53-man roster. Burris had 8 tackles and 1 pass breakup in Carolina’s 15-37 loss to San Francisco.

Defensive End James Smith-Williams had 4 tackles, 1 sack and 4 QB Hits in the Commanders’ 17-21 loss to the Titans.

Defensive Tackle Justin Jones had a sack and a pass breakup in Chicago’s 22-29 loss to Minnesota.

Defensive Tackle Alim McNeil had 2 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in Detroit’s 0-29 loss to New England.

Cornerback Nick McCloud returned from injury, and had 3 tackles and a pass breakup in the Giants’ 27-22 victory over the Packers.

Running Back Nyheim Hines left Indy’s 12-9 victory over Denver due to a concussion. Prior to leaving the game, Hines had 1 reception for 5 yards and 1 carry for 3 yards.

Defensive Tackle B.J. Hill had 3 tackles and a pass deflection in Cincy’s 17-19 loss to Baltimore.

Punter Trenton Gill averaged 56 yards on 2 punts in the Bears’ 22-29 loss to the Vikings.

Punter A.J. Cole averaged 52 yards on 2 punts in Las Vegas’ 29-30 loss to Kansas City.

Quarterback Jacoby Brissett was 21 of 34 for 234 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Cleveland’s 28-30 loss to the Chargers. He also ran the ball 3 times for 32 yards.

Quarterback Russell Wilson continued to struggle in Denver, completing 21 of 39 for 274 yards with 0 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the Broncos’ 9-12 loss to the Colts.

Safety Josh Jones had 1 tackle and 1 pass breakup in Seattle’s 32-39 loss to New Orleans.

Defensive Tackle Kentavius Street had 1 tackle in the Saints 39-32 win over the Seahawks.

Center Garrett Bradbury (Vikings), Guard Joe Thuney (Chiefs) and Tackle Ikem Ekownu all started and played 100% of the snaps in Week 5.

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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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Thanks for the updates, I know it takes a while to collect all that.

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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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