Payton Wilson
Payton Wilson is a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, wearing #41. Payton played college football at N.C. State and was drafted in 2024 (round 3, pick 98). Listed at 6'4" and 235 lb.
Payton Wilson: facts
- Team
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Position
- Linebacker (LB)
- Jersey number
- #41
- College
- N.C. State
- Draft
- 2024, round 3, pick 98 (Pittsburgh Steelers)
- Born
- April 21, 2000 (age 26)
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 235 lb
- Rookie season
- 2024
Source: nflverse player records, the 2025 roster and the 2026 weekly rosters through week 4 (CC BY 4.0). See the other 2024 draft picks in our database.
Payton Wilson: career by team
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Other Steelers linebackers
- Alex HighsmithLB · #56 · Charlotte
- Carson BruenerLB · #44 · Washington
- Cole HolcombLB · #55 · North Carolina
- Jack SawyerLB · #33 · Ohio State
- Jeremiah MoonLB · #53 · Florida
- Malik HarrisonLB · #50 · Ohio State
- Nick HerbigLB · #51 · Wisconsin
- Patrick QueenLB · #6 · LSU
Also from N.C. State
- AJ ColeP · Raiders
- Alim McNeillDL · Lions
- Anthony BeltonOL · Packers
- B.J. HillDL · Bengals
- Bam KnightRB · Cardinals
- Bradley ChubbLB · Bills
- Chandler ZavalaOL · Panthers
- Cory DurdenDL · Patriots
Drafted near Payton in 2024
- DeWayne CarterRound 3, pick 95 · DL
- Jarrian JonesRound 3, pick 96 · DB
- McKinnley JacksonRound 3, pick 97 · DL
- Kamren KinchensRound 3, pick 99 · DB
- Luke McCaffreyRound 3, pick 100 · WR
- Ja'Tavion SandersRound 4, pick 101 · TE
Payton Wilson: questions
What team does Payton Wilson play for?
Payton Wilson is on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster (AFC North) in the 2026 nflverse weekly rosters (through week 4), wearing jersey number 41.
What position does Payton Wilson play?
Linebacker (LB), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Payton Wilson go to college?
N.C. State. 28 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Payton Wilson drafted?
In 2024, round 3, pick 98, by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
How tall is Payton Wilson?
6'4" (76 inches), 235 lb.
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