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Payton
Wilson

#41

PIT Steelers

6'4"

238lbs

26y/o

Overall Grade '26

58.4

30th/58 - LBs

Snap Count '26

32nd/101 - LBs

Tackles '26

20th/58 - LBs

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Payton

Wilson

#41

PIT Steelers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/20/2026

Payton Wilson is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 58.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 30th among 58 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 30.8 ranked 54th among 58 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 85.9 ranked 3rd at the position.

He recorded 6 solo tackles on the season. Wilson generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 110.8 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 3 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Pittsburgh Steelers

2024 - Present

North Carolina State Wolfpack

2018 - 2023

Honors

Honor

Year

Butkus Award

2023

Chick Bednarik

2023

Chuck Bednarik

2023

PFF first-team All American

2023

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Season Stats

2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

20th/58 LBs

SACKS

12th/58 LBs

ASSISTS

14th/58 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

5th/58 LBs

Defense

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

110.8

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Total Snaps

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

Payton
Wilson

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