Payton Wilson Pittsburgh Steelers · #41
Payton Wilson is a Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, drafted 98th overall, 2024. In 2026 he recorded 34 tackles, 1 sacks.
Payton Wilson — the report card
Read his whole game at a glance, then dive into any skill. Grades are percentiles vs every active player at his position.
Where Payton Wilson stands
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Payton Wilson — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Payton Wilson
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Payton Wilson career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 17 | 126 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 in progress · 4 games | 4 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 38 | 238 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
The Lab
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Are the Pittsburgh Steelers built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Payton Wilson
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Payton Wilson is a Linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, in his 3rd NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 98th overall, 2024 as a Linebacker.
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Payton Wilson is a Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, drafted 98th overall, 2024.
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Across 3 seasons (2024–2026) he has recorded 238 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 34 tackles, 1 sack and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 4"
- Weight
- 242 lbs
- Draft
- 98th overall, 2024
- Born
- Hillsborough, NC
- Age
- 26
- Jersey
- #41
Payton Wilson is from Hillsborough, NC and is 26 years old. He was drafted 98th overall, 2024 and plays linebacker at 6' 4", 242 lbs.
Over 3 seasons (2024–2026) he has recorded 238 tackles, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions. Wilson is currently on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster.
Payton Wilson is a role and rotational linebacker who has piled up 238 tackles with 3 sacks and 2 interceptions across 3 seasons (2024–2026).
Payton Wilson — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Payton Wilson, answered.
