He's a freaky defender. Butkus and Bednarik winner. He can compete at all three levels of the defense. And he pours every ounce of effort into every play. Absolute monster.
If he didnt have his injury history, he probably would’ve been the highest rated linebacker this year but i think this combine performance shot him back up there
@todaywaspretty - I would be. The trend is second round for off-ball LBs even those with 4.4 speed like Willie Gay who played in the SEC West and didn't have the injury history like Payton Wilson. Anything is possible in a draft, though. But off-ball LB is a devalued position with most of the best players being selected in the 2nd round or later.
If Payton goes 2nd round that’s a huge success story. Just want him to go to the right team and stay healthy. If he’s healthy, he’s a star. Anybody who watched NC State this year knows he was all over the damn field every play.
@00ghostcobra there is a chance a team might either trade down at the end of the first of trade up back into the second round if they really need the position and don't see value at their current pick. Injury history can sink draft value so it wouldn't be surprising if he slips to late third or early 4th. Though game speed can make teams jump early and he has great game speed and his pursuit angles are well above average.
Didn't need to see this guy in the combine if you watched him on the field. To he** with his 40 time, he plays football fast, he process the game fast, explodes at the point of attack and never gives up on plays. He's the best linebacker in this class.
@@Doors067he will, for the combine it’s probably better to come in a bit light and run/jump your ass off and leave the professionals to help bulk. He hasn’t maxed out his frame you can tell.
@@alexhaikonen7706 i have a feeling he wasnt able to max out his frame in college is because of all of the rehabs and not wanting to go too hard on his body and risk another injury.
Great college player at his position, however that I'm thinking late 2nd round, not because of him or his performance, simply because off the ball LB's aren't exactly high value draft picks historically. Kids good though. If he stays healthy he will be a great pro player.
Agreed on all fronts, bro. I wouldn't personally take an off-ball LB in the first round, unless I have a readymade SB that needs one, but even then it would have to be in the 20's.
That was the case for EVERY PRO PLAYER lol. I went to school with a guy named Aric Morris who played 6 years in the NFL. In middle and high school he looked like the best player I'd ever seen! Guy was benching 300 in the 8th grade, no joke.
You should've seen it in person. He went to the highschool I went too. His brother Bryce plays for the Milwaukee Brewers, but was a stud on the grid iron as well. Look it up!
@@TopBillinSportsjumps literally don’t matter if everything else checks out. I agree it ain’t anything super special tho, but man is clearly a beast low 4.4s at 230lbs and a position where 40 isn’t as much of a focus for training is crazy
People used to say stuff like "built like a linebacker" because they basically were linemen that were a little smaller and more agile but still solid dudes
After a combine like he is having, plus his highlights he may go in the first round now. His play style is like Luke Kuechly, but even more athletic. Kuechly was the best LB in the NFL during his playing time.
His number will be retired at NC State. Anything less would be outrageous. Essentially won the defensive player equivalent of the Heisman. Hope he stays healthy. GO PACK
The guy has the intangibles, I just hope he dedicates himself to the film room like Luke and Ray Lewis did. If he does that he has the potential to be considered an all time great LB in the NFL.
?? Uh, he has had a crazy amount of surgeries, Sir, so you're actually wrong. There's no such thing as "overly muscled up," too as this is a game with a ton of collisions, you better be able to withstand them.
Dude plays like Micah Parsons. Tests like him too. Not saying he will be as good as Micah he just plays very similarly as him when he was at Penn State
You have to factor in Parson's size, he's significantly bigger than Wilson (pause) and ability to play the EDGE. I can see what you mean by the off-ball stuff, though.
@@TopBillinSportsIn high school Micah had an official visit to Lincoln. Just for fun he played 1on 1 vs a 4* receiver also there for a official visit. He covered him like he was a 5* corner instead of a 5* linebacker.
That chase down tackle was elite
That might be an understatement.
He was coming like the " boogeyman man"!
@@clevercloverlawncare5066I was trying to think of a higher word
@@MrSilus2000 mysterious?
He looks like Dallas Goederts evil twin
Bwhahahhahahahahhaahhahahahahahagahahahahahahahahahahahahha
😂
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They both scrubby ass 😂
😢 now I gotta look up who that is
Watching this guy play for the last 5 years has been a treat. Anyone who drafts him will be thrilled. Go pack
Go oilers 🤠
I'm a Steelers fan, im thrilled
Steelers fan here. Excited!! 🖤💛
Here we gooooo
Wilson keeps accelerating past 40. Twitchy, explosive, fast...that man is a beast.
Hell just get faster and faster as the years go on
BLACK N YELLOW BLACK N YELLOW BLACK N YELLOW ⚫💛🔥
He’s not just a Combine Warrior, he really a Good Football Player, he just made his Draft Grade rose tho with this performance!
He's a freaky defender. Butkus and Bednarik winner. He can compete at all three levels of the defense. And he pours every ounce of effort into every play. Absolute monster.
Bro it really isn't that serious. Chill
Mind your own business dumbass
as a season ticket holder, just vouching for my guy@@Lee-ic8ln I'm sure you don't have season tickets to anything
@@Lee-ic8ln Bro it really isn't that chill. Get serious.
LMFAO what bro @@Lee-ic8ln
Bro ran a 4.43 and his broad jump was 7 more inches than the average linebacker 😮💨
All that with a missing acl.
MARK MY WORDS THIS DUDE WILL BE AN ALL PRO FOR THE STEELERS
I use to watch these looking for top prospects. Now I just get excited for all these talented young guys.
Great football player . Awesome Payton Wilson .
Would be nice to see him in seattle with macdonald
Glade this guy is more than just a combine warrior. He proved it on the field.
This dude ate all season. He single handedly kept the game against us down to the wire. I was so glad we wouldn’t have to play him again
averaged 14 tackles a game…hits with attitude and can run down just about anyone..
Unfortunately they don't allow tackling or hitting in the NFL. He'll do all that work just to get flagged
This man will be a perennial pro bowler if he can stay healthy. Pure winner plays with that edge the eagles NEED
I'd be up for it, for sure...
Watched this dude play he is an absolute beast and a leader
Steeeeelers #Herewego
If he didnt have his injury history, he probably would’ve been the highest rated linebacker this year but i think this combine performance shot him back up there
A lot of mocks have him round 3. I wouldn't be surprised if he is a late 1st rounder now
@todaywaspretty - I would be. The trend is second round for off-ball LBs even those with 4.4 speed like Willie Gay who played in the SEC West and didn't have the injury history like Payton Wilson. Anything is possible in a draft, though. But off-ball LB is a devalued position with most of the best players being selected in the 2nd round or later.
If Payton goes 2nd round that’s a huge success story. Just want him to go to the right team and stay healthy. If he’s healthy, he’s a star. Anybody who watched NC State this year knows he was all over the damn field every play.
@@todaywaspretty6309 There is no way that this guy lasts until the third round with the combine that he just had, regardless of his injury history..
@00ghostcobra there is a chance a team might either trade down at the end of the first of trade up back into the second round if they really need the position and don't see value at their current pick.
Injury history can sink draft value so it wouldn't be surprising if he slips to late third or early 4th. Though game speed can make teams jump early and he has great game speed and his pursuit angles are well above average.
This dudes an athletic freak. Luke kuechly was the best linebacker I’ve ever seen.
Was by far the best player on that NC State team. Looks like a generational talent.
This was an amazing combine for this young man. He will be a terror where ever he goes for sure.
payton wilson, you ARE a seattle seahawk
Didn't need to see this guy in the combine if you watched him on the field. To he** with his 40 time, he plays football fast, he process the game fast, explodes at the point of attack and never gives up on plays. He's the best linebacker in this class.
Simply put Awesome Payton Wilson . His name needs to be all over Carter Finely in what he has accomplished. God bless
I feel like if he gets a good trainer and can just put on 5 more pounds he is solid
@@Doors067he will, for the combine it’s probably better to come in a bit light and run/jump your ass off and leave the professionals to help bulk. He hasn’t maxed out his frame you can tell.
Go pack!
@@alexhaikonen7706 i have a feeling he wasnt able to max out his frame in college is because of all of the rehabs and not wanting to go too hard on his body and risk another injury.
Even if you don't need a Linebaccer,it would be hard passing this guy up...He's looks ready ready!
Raiders could use him.👍
Great college player at his position, however that I'm thinking late 2nd round, not because of him or his performance, simply because off the ball LB's aren't exactly high value draft picks historically. Kids good though. If he stays healthy he will be a great pro player.
Agreed on all fronts, bro. I wouldn't personally take an off-ball LB in the first round, unless I have a readymade SB that needs one, but even then it would have to be in the 20's.
Go pack! He’s a beast and will be a great NFL player no matter who drafts him. Really hope it’s the panthers, he reminds me of luuuukkkkkeeeee!
Wow, this guy is awesome
His high school highlights are absolutely insane he made other kids look like 3rd graders
Now I gotta peep em….thanks for the tip!
That was the case for EVERY PRO PLAYER lol.
I went to school with a guy named Aric Morris who played 6 years in the NFL. In middle and high school he looked like the best player I'd ever seen! Guy was benching 300 in the 8th grade, no joke.
You should've seen it in person. He went to the highschool I went too. His brother Bryce plays for the Milwaukee Brewers, but was a stud on the grid iron as well. Look it up!
He balled out!
I'm from his town and know his family, kid is a hard working BEAST! His brother is a MLB pitcher as well. Bred to play Pro ball!
I'm a OHS Alum as well!
Him and Bryce were monsters on the football field!
This will end up the steal of the draft
4.43 with ball speed he showed in that chase down of the WR thats impressive
He does remind one of the great Luuke Kuechly when ya watch that fire he has
Great guy best 7 years of college knowing him forsure
Steelers nation!
Micah w/out the tan
Thanks Murf. I don’t watch it so I appreciate this.
He definitely improved his draft stock
He looks like a future Dallas Cowboys Player 💯
Steelers got another beast to add to their LB corp...
Yo I was watching him live dude was flying out there
Give this guy a welcome to Miami
He completes Vic’s scheme, what he likes out his lb’s and probably 1st pick
LOL. Fangio dreaming about Payton Wilson is a hilarious thought! If hes there at 50 I pray howie does the right thing
He looks like he is 45 years old
This guy would be good. NCState runs like a safety.
Insane athleticism. He’s gonna be a two-way player in the NFL.
Lol what? You have those with much better testing numbers than him who aren't two-way players, bro.
@@TopBillinSportsjumps literally don’t matter if everything else checks out. I agree it ain’t anything super special tho, but man is clearly a beast low 4.4s at 230lbs and a position where 40 isn’t as much of a focus for training is crazy
@@jamesnelson8469 - What are you talking about? Nobody said anything about jumps or any of that. You are clearly looking for some attention, bro.
His quickness makes up for his short arms, just like Nic Herbig does and he even looks like Nic at Wisconsin.
#HereWeGo #SteelerNation
He looks like Ted hendricks
That gave me a raider boner
If Ted Hendricks and Eric Decker had a baby
Man…I remember when LBs were essentially lineman who could move laterally and run a little bit 🤣
LBs are a new breed these days!
Hahaha me too! 260-pound cats back then, now you get some who enter the league at 223... Crazy how times change!
People used to say stuff like "built like a linebacker" because they basically were linemen that were a little smaller and more agile but still solid dudes
I could see him rushing the passer w/ that edge speed. No tackle is going to keep up!
Dude is a first round talent. He gets dinged because of the injuries, but I'd take him in the second. Beast!
Herewego!!!! Hell yeah!!!
After a combine like he is having, plus his highlights he may go in the first round now. His play style is like Luke Kuechly, but even more athletic. Kuechly was the best LB in the NFL during his playing time.
a new level lb
He was born to be a Panther. NC native and Luke Kuechly fan.
His tape looks like Brian Urlacher in college difference is Urlacher played safety dude is a baller.
Dan Campbell would love this guy.
Swear he is a Pittsburgh Steelers type player if I ever seen one
I freaking called it
Hell yeah, you did!! Congrats!
@@MaylayAllDay Nice job!
This man is a safety...
His number will be retired at NC State. Anything less would be outrageous. Essentially won the defensive player equivalent of the Heisman. Hope he stays healthy.
GO PACK
Cowboys love an injured linebacker in the second round.
Is he currently injured?
@@TopBillinSports no he isn’t, but has a history.
@@TopBillinSports I’m sorry, I should’ve clarified injury prone*
The guy has the intangibles, I just hope he dedicates himself to the film room like Luke and Ray Lewis did. If he does that he has the potential to be considered an all time great LB in the NFL.
That's Bobby Boucher!!
I ain't know he 6'4 I love his athleticism and he had some decent tape. High 2nd Rd pick for sure now.
Yeah 233 at 6-4 is wild, though. That's a very slight frame. He's an exceptional athlete who could've played on the other side of the ball, too.
He be 240lbs if he didn't have alligator arms.
He doesn't look overly muscled up either,kind of a natural athlete that doesn't spend lots of time on IR!
?? Uh, he has had a crazy amount of surgeries, Sir, so you're actually wrong. There's no such thing as "overly muscled up," too as this is a game with a ton of collisions, you better be able to withstand them.
23? That kids been buying beer for at least a decade. He’s got the lean body weight it takes 10 years of natty working out to get.
Skreetch fr saved by the bell mixed w/ Ogre fr Revenge of the nerds
Dude plays like Micah Parsons. Tests like him too. Not saying he will be as good as Micah he just plays very similarly as him when he was at Penn State
You have to factor in Parson's size, he's significantly bigger than Wilson (pause) and ability to play the EDGE. I can see what you mean by the off-ball stuff, though.
@@TopBillinSportsIn high school Micah had an official visit to Lincoln. Just for fun he played 1on 1 vs a 4* receiver also there for a official visit. He covered him like he was a 5* corner instead of a 5* linebacker.
Played middle school football against this dude he would crack every kid on my team
And, how many times have you mentioned this? LMAO
Steelers’ next great LB!
Hes got no Acl in one of his knees
Never forget that broad jump
Niners..you know what to do!,,,
Looks like a Steeler to me
he should play Strong Safety. he plays like Troy Palomalu
Funny they mentioned durability right after I thought to myself “looks kinda knock-kneeded” going side to side over the blue barriers
Hard to believe he's 233. He looks like a safety. Certainly has the speed and athleticism.
He's 6-4, bro. The taller you are the more your weight is stretched out over your frame. If he was 6-0, 233, he'd look like Saquon Barkley
Steelers Nation
Bringing that fro back😅
He needs to get into the weight room.
Raaaaiiderrrrrssssss
🏈RN4L🏈 ☠AUTUMN WIND☠
Here we go steelers here we go
And with the 33rd pick in the 2024 NFL Draft…
Athlete athlete !
I would get him on O also as TE or something.
Modern day peds are no joke. The crowd watching should have lab coats on 😂
Why is it that I am 40 and these college guys look way older than me.
He looks top 10 to me like crazy crazy Derrick Johnson... Eric Berry Crazy OMG 😲 😳
I was never great at football my heart wasn’t in it I wrestled. But I ran a 4.45 in highschool.
Whoever drafts Caleb Williams is going to quickly realize they just drafted Jamarcus Russell 2.0
What does that have to do with Payton Wilson?
Great fit for the Packers!!! Go Pack Go!!!
I saw Luke kuechly in him before the comparisons popped up Seahawks pick please 😢
Hope he ends up in GB
Uncle Payton
Any chance he can fall to the Steelers? We desperately need this kind of inside linebacker. We have never been able to fill that hole shazier left
if packers can get him an cooper....game over
We need Payton Wilson saints
Falcons lookin straight at em too
Man I hope so
Eagles need him !
I'd be down for that.
@@TopBillinSportsRaiders need two Wilsons on defense.
Sean Lee 2.0
He looks like Luke kuecklys taller little brother he also looks like Superman