Payton Wilson Coverage

2024 NFL Combine observations from day one: NC State's Payton Wilson runs fastest 40-yard dash among linebackers
NC State's Payton Wilson ran the fastest 40-yard dash among linebackers at the 2024 NFL Combine, with an official time of 4.43 seconds.

Here are the UNC, NC State and Duke players invited to the 2024 NFL Combine
Drake Maye, Tez Walker and Payton Wilson are among the 321 prospects invited to the 2024 NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

No. 18 NC State trips up in Pop-Tarts Bowl, falls short of 10-win milestone
The Wolfpack were seeking their second-ever 10-win season, but couldn't contain Kansas State freshman Avery Johnson in a 28-19 loss.

NC State's Payton Wilson won't play in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Payton Wilson, the heart and soul of the NC State defense, has opted out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 28.

Dec. 19 ruled Payton Wilson Day in Raleigh
Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin ruled Dec. 19 Payton Wilson Day in the city. Baldwin was on hand at practice on Tuesday as a special guest.

Payton Wilson talks "Payton Wilson Day" and plans for bowl game and NFL draft prep
Payton Wilson talks to the media ahead of NC State's matchup with Kansas State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Wilson: I'm excited to get down for the bowl game
Payton Wilson details his plans for NC State's bowl game vs. Kansas State and where he will train for the NFL draft.

NC State's Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as nation's best defensive player
NC State LB Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as the nation's top defensive player. The award was presented live on ESPN.

See Payton Wilson surprised with Butkus award at NC State's basketball game
Matt Butkus surprised Payton Wilson with the Butkus award at NC State's basketball game vs. Maryland-Eastern Shore. Wilson and Butkus spoke to the media about the award at halftime of the game.

Payton Wilson surprised with 2023 Dick Butkus Award at NC State basketball game
Payton Wilson was surprised Wednesday night at the NC State men's basketball game versus Maryland Eastern-Shore, learning he was the 2023 Dick Butkus Award Winner.

NC State's Wilson earns AP award as ACC's top defensive player
Quarterback Jordan Travis headlined No. 4 Florida State's haul of All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors from The Associated Press. Travis was voted offensive player of the year.

'This is why he came back': NC State's Payton Wilson wins ACC Defensive Player of the Year
99.9 The Fan's Tim Donnelly and Dennis Cox react to the Wolfpack linebacker's honor.

NC State duo claims top ACC football honors
NC State linebacker Payton Wilson was named ACC defensive player of the year and freshman wide receiver KC Concepcion won the league's Rookie of the Year award.

NC State's Wilson leads All-ACC first team. But not everyone picked him.
NC State linebacker Payton Wilson received the most first-place votes in voting for All-ACC.

From the Vault: Payton Wilson wins Extra Effort Award
Before he was a stud linebacker for the Wolfpack, he was a standout at Orange High School. After his final home game with the Wolfpack, WRAL Sports went into the vault to 2017, when Wilson was named the winner of the Tom Suiter Extra Effort Award.

Wolfpack rolls UNC 39-20; Doeren hoping to keep talent together
It was all Wolfpack Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium, as Brennan Armstrong threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to freshman phenom KC Concepcion. Head coach Dave Doeren is hoping to keep the talent on the roster and shoo away potential NIL poachers.

Slideshow: NC State roll UNC 39-20
The NC State offense came out swinging and the defense held strong against Drake Maye and the Tar Heels Saturday night at Carter-Finley Stadium.

Payton Wilson: To end how we did, that's credit to the culture
NC State LB Payton Wilson speaks after The Wolfpack's 39-20 win over UNC

NC State steamrolls rival Tar Heels, 39-20
Going into the game, many were picking the Tar Heels to leave Carter-Finley Stadium with a win, but the Wolfpack ended those hopes early.