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57
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0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wilson had an impressive rookie campaign, totaling 78 tackles with an interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. That's even more impressive considering that he worked primarily as Pittsburgh's third inside linebacker, spelling Elandon Roberts in passing situations. The Steelers saw enough from him in those stints to let Roberts depart in free agency, while replacing him with Malik Harrison - primarily a special-teams contributor throughout his career. That sets Wilson up for an expanded role in 2025 after playing more than 50 percent of defensive snaps in only six of 16 games as a rookie. He isn't likely to vault into the elite tier at the position, but he is a top breakout candidate. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $5.6 million contract with the Steelers in May of 2024.
Game-high eight stops Week 8
Wilson tallied nine tackles (five solo) during the Steelers' 35-25 loss to the Packers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
It was a busy night for Wilson, who played 43 snaps on defense and 28 on special teams while recording a game-high nine tackles. He was credited for his fourth start of the season, though he appears to be in a timeshare with Cole Holcomb at inside linebacker while Patrick Queen plays an every-down role. Regardless of whether he operates as a starter, Wilson has been productive when he's on the field and has logged at least five tackles in each of the first seven games of the regular season. The 2024 third-rounder is up to 57 total tackles on the year, and he is well on pace to surpass his total from his rookie season (78 tackles across 17 regular-season games).
It was a busy night for Wilson, who played 43 snaps on defense and 28 on special teams while recording a game-high nine tackles. He was credited for his fourth start of the season, though he appears to be in a timeshare with Cole Holcomb at inside linebacker while Patrick Queen plays an every-down role. Regardless of whether he operates as a starter, Wilson has been productive when he's on the field and has logged at least five tackles in each of the first seven games of the regular season. The 2024 third-rounder is up to 57 total tackles on the year, and he is well on pace to surpass his total from his rookie season (78 tackles across 17 regular-season games).
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How do Payton Wilson's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
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Lowest snap rate of season
Wilson recorded six tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 33-31 loss to the Bengals.
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Makes seven stops in Week 6 victory
Wilson registered seven tackles (four solo) in a 23-9 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
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Tallies 13 tackles in Week 4
Wilson finished Sunday's 24-21 victory versus the Vikings with 13 tackles (eight solo).
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Gets seven stops in win
Wilson recorded seven tackles (five solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 21-14 win at New England.
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Records 10 tackles in loss
Wilson recorded 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in the Steelers' loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
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Sneaky DROY candidate in '24
Bucky Brooks of NFL.com suggests Wilson could snag Defensive Rookie of the Year honors as a longshot candidate this coming season.
ANALYSIS
The rookie third-round pick out of North Carolina State enjoyed an injury-riddled but productive college career that saw him record 402 tackles, including 48 total tackles for loss, seven interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. A checkered medical history led to Wilson's slight drop in draft stock, but he arrives in the NFL with blinding 4.4 speed that Brooks feels will enable him to make plays from sideline to sideline with regularity.
The rookie third-round pick out of North Carolina State enjoyed an injury-riddled but productive college career that saw him record 402 tackles, including 48 total tackles for loss, seven interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. A checkered medical history led to Wilson's slight drop in draft stock, but he arrives in the NFL with blinding 4.4 speed that Brooks feels will enable him to make plays from sideline to sideline with regularity.