Payton Wilson

PIT -#41 -ILB

6'4", 242 lbs - Age 26 - North Carolina State - Healthy

Overview

Season	Team	G	Total	Solo	Ast	Sacks	TFL	INT	PD	FF	FR
26-27	PIT	5	43	24	19	1	6	0	2	0	1
25-26	PIT	17	126	75	51	2	6	1	2	0	1

Articles Mentioning Payton Wilson

2026 Breakout Players: AFC North

Written by JLSports on May 26, 2026

Each year, new breakout players emerge throughout the NFL, whether it's a sophomore success, a player on a new team, or a veteran who finally got his chance...

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Steelers Non-WR 1st Round Options

Written by JLSports on February 28, 2026

The draft is unpredictable, and the Steelers aren't likely to land any of the top 3 receivers (Tyson, and These are 5 players I believe they could draft...

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10 Thoughts: Steelers at Patriots

Written by JLSports on September 22, 2025

The Pittsburgh community lost a beloved member last week as the longtime To honor him, my piece regarding the Steelers' victory over the A win is a win,...

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Pittsburgh Steelers 53 Man Roster Prediction

Written by JLSports on August 21, 2025

The Carolina Panthers. This is my attempt at the Steelers' final 53-man roster. "Cut Day" isn't until Tuesday, August 26th at 4:00 PM ET, but I wanted to...

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Articles Mentioning Payton Wilson

2026 Breakout Players: AFC North

Written by JLSports on May 26, 2026

Each year, new breakout players emerge throughout the NFL, whether it's a sophomore success, a player on a new team, or a veteran who finally got his chance...

Read More ➡️

Steelers Non-WR 1st Round Options

Written by JLSports on February 28, 2026

The draft is unpredictable, and the Steelers aren't likely to land any of the top 3 receivers (Tyson, and These are 5 players I believe they could draft...

Read More ➡️

10 Thoughts: Steelers at Patriots

Written by JLSports on September 22, 2025

The Pittsburgh community lost a beloved member last week as the longtime To honor him, my piece regarding the Steelers' victory over the A win is a win,...

Read More ➡️

Pittsburgh Steelers 53 Man Roster Prediction

Written by JLSports on August 21, 2025

The Carolina Panthers. This is my attempt at the Steelers' final 53-man roster. "Cut Day" isn't until Tuesday, August 26th at 4:00 PM ET, but I wanted to...

Read More ➡️

Steelers preseason week 1 final thoughts

One Last Look: Steelers 2025 Preseason Debut

Written by JLSports on August 11, 2025

Big-name acquisitions such as Jalen Ramsey, and Below are my final thoughts on the preseason victory, which, of course, is to be taken with a Nobody faces more...

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2025 NFL Breakout Players: AFC North

Written by JLSports on July 29, 2025

Each year, there is a crop of NFL players who have a breakout season. Breakout players come in many forms: a sophomore breakout, a player on a new...

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Stats

Season	Team	G	Total	Solo	Ast	Sacks	TFL	INT	PD	FF	FR
26-27	PIT	5	43	24	19	1	6	0	2	0	1
25-26	PIT	17	126	75	51	2	6	1	2	0	1

Biography

Team

PIT

Position

ILB

HT/WT

6'4", 242 lbs

Age

College

North Carolina State

Draft Pick

Round 3, Pick 35, (98 overall)

Status

ROSTER

Jersey

#41

Birthplace

Hillsborough, NC, USA