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PaytonWilson

LBLB#41PIT Steelers

6'4" • 238lbs • 26y/o

Overall Grade '26: 72.6; 17th/75 - LBs
Snap Count '26: 376; 31st/149 - LBs
Tackles '26: 42; 8th/75 - LBs
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Payton

Wilson

#41

PIT Steelers

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/31/2026

Payton Wilson is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers who earned a 72.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 17th among 75 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 63.8 ranked 30th among 75 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 82.0 ranked 6th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 66.5 ranked 29th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 42 solo tackles on the season. Wilson generated 5 total pressures including 1 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 88.0 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 8 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

8th/75 LBs

SACKS

14th/75 LBs

ASSISTS

22nd/75 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

23rd/75 LBs

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Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Total Snaps

376

Run Defense Snaps

147

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

210

PaytonWilson

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