While the Jets are seemingly set at linebacker with CJ Mosley and Quincy Williams, the team could look to take a potential future replacement from Mosley by snagging a three down ‘backer along the lines of NC State’s Payton Wilson. Here’s a look at what he brings.
Height: 6041
Weight: 234
Hand Size: 9
Arm Size: 30 1/8
Wingspan: 76 1/8
Hometown: Hillsborough, NC
High School: Orange HS
Year: Senior
DOB: April 21, 2000
Recruit: 4-Star recruit per 247 sports.
Film Study
Games Watched: Boston College (2023), Wake Forest (2023), Marshall (2023), Texas Tech (2022), North Carolina (2022).
One of @DTereman's players to watch during the draft prospect portion of @JetNation live, NC State LBer Payton Wilson. Super talented player who has battled through some injuries but has high-level starter potential. Has also been known to "cross the line" from time to time. pic.twitter.com/rE6fnY9RQP
— (@JNRadio_Glenn) September 30, 2022
Obviously an assist here for @PackFootball LB Payton Wilson, but he must cover 80+ yards from snap to tackle. pic.twitter.com/FMUqtzGhu6
— (@JetsPicks) October 13, 2023
@PackFootball LB Payton Wilson spoke with myself and @DTereman at the @seniorbowl and talked about being a film junkie.
It shows up on game day when Wilson is quick to diagnose what offenses are doing and make plays around the LOS. pic.twitter.com/MlhsYEoN7D
— (@JetsPicks) February 12, 2024
Got to ask @PackFootball LB Payton Wilson about his mental makeup, something he takes from Luke Keuchly’s game specifically. Then @JNRadio_Glenn asks about former teammate Drake Thomas.@JetNation @seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/i6IFm1M54K
— Dylan Tereman (@DTereman) February 2, 2024
Summary: Going back to school to show scouts he was able to stay healthy will give Payton Wilson’s draft stock a boost over what it would have been last year. Expect him to have a good showing in Indy and to be a player who can get on the field early and often while being a difference maker in coverage and against the run.
Projection: Round 3-4 draft choice.
Want to take a look at some more prospect profiles? Take a look at yesterday’s breakdown of Oregon State OT Taliese Fuaga right here.
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