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NC State currently has 16 players on NFL rosters. Here is a recap of how the former Wolfpack players did in week 1.

QB Russell Wilson (Starter/82 snaps)was 27 of 43 for 258 yards, accompanied by 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Wilson suffered a minor ankle injury during the game, but managed to guide the Seahawks to yet another 4th quarter comeback. With 31 seconds to go, Wilson connected with wide receiver Doug Baldwin for a 2-yard touchdown to win the game. Wilson’s QB rating was 77.5. ProFootballFocus.com gave Wilson an average grade of 76.7 on his performance (78 pass and 45 run). Wilson’s low grade on the run was due to a lost fumble and being sacked 3 times.

QB Philip Rivers (Starter/72 snaps) was 25 for 36 for 243 yards and a touchdown, equaling a quarterback rating of 97.3. The Chargers lost to the Chiefs 27-33, and they also lost star wide receiver Keenan Allen for the rest of the season with a torn ACL. ProFootballFocus.com gave Rivers an average grade of 72.8 (69.5 pass & 77 run)

CB David Amerson (Starter/66 snaps) collected 4 tackles in the Raiders 35-34 victory over the Saints. ProFootballFocus.com gave Amerson an average grade of 73.5 (72.8 pass coverage & 75.1 run defense).

OL Joe Thuney (Starter/71 snaps) and the New England Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. ProFootballFocus.com gave Thuney a below average grade of 62.4 (82.9 on pass block & 38.7 on run block).

DE Mario Williams (Starter/45 snaps) picked up a sack in his first game as a member of the Dolphins, and in doing so he pulled former Wolfpack star Russell Wilson to the ground. The Dolphins lost 12-10, and Williams had to leave the game in the fourth quarter due to suffering a concussion. Williams finished the game with 2 tackles and 1 sack. ProFootballFocus.com gave Williams a poor grade of 38.7 (45 pass rush & 35.9 rush defense)

LB Willie Young (Starter/48 snaps) didn’t record any stats in the Bears  23-14 loss to the Texans. ProFootballFocus.com gave Young a poor grade of 44.9 (45 pass rush & 71.3 run defense)

CB Dontae Johnson (Reserve/9 snaps) made the most of his opportunities in the 49ers 28-0 victory over the Rams on Monday night football. He only played 9 snaps, but picked up two tackles and 1 pass breakup. ProFootballFocus.com gave Johnson an average grade of 74.7 (74.7 pass coverage & 60.7 run defense)

DT T.Y. McGill (Reserve/21 snaps) and the Colts lost to the Lions 39-35. ProFootballFocus.com gave McGill a poor grade of 42.2 (48.4 run defense & 64.6 pass rush)

K Steven Hauschka connected on both of his field goal attempts (38 & 39) and had an extra point blocked in the Seahawks 12-10 victory over the Dolphins.

LB Stephen Tulloch (Reserve/1 snap) failed to record any stats in his 1 snap of play in the Eagles 29-10 victory over the Browns.

QB Mike Glennon didn’t play in the Bucs 31-24 victory over the Falcons.

CB Juston Burris didn’t play in the Jets 23-22 loss to the Bengals.

LB Audie Cole didn’t play in the Vikings 25-16 victory over the Titans.

OL Ted Larsen didn’t play in the Bears 23-14 loss to the Texans.

QB Jacoby Brissett didn’t play in the Patriots 23-21 victory over the Cardinals.

OL J.R. Sweezy started the season on the Bucs PUP list due to a back injury.

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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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