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Payton Wilson / Round 3 / Overall Pick 98

LB | Payton Wilson

Payton Wilson was the winner of the 2023 Butkus Award, presented to the nation's top linebacker, and the Bednarik Award, presented to the nation's top defensive player.

Prospect Profile

2024 Draft Pick #4

WATCH: Press Pass at Bengals

Head around the Steelers' locker room following their 44-38 win against the Bengals

WATCH: Player Media Availability (Oct. 23)

Pat Freiermuth, Alex Highsmith, Elandon Roberts, Donte Jackson, Payton Wilson, Patrick Queen, and Beanie Bishop Jr. speak to the media following practice October 23

WATCH: Jackson, Wilson, Moon Media Availability (Oct. 9)

Donte Jackson, Payton Wilson, and Jeremiah Moon speak to the media following practice on October 9

WATCH: Feed Your Gameday Traditions - Ep. 2

Larry Ogunjobi asks Payton Wilson and Logan Lee about their tailgate favorites, family food traditions and what fuels them before and after they take the field

WATCH: Freiermuth, Bishop Jr., Wilson, Adams Media Availability (September 9)

Pat Freiermuth, Beanie Bishop Jr., Payton Wilson, Montravius Adams speak to the media on Monday, September 9

WATCH: Fields, Wilson, Jackson, Plumlee Media Availability

Justin Fields, Payton Wilson, Donte Jackson, and John Rhys Plumlee speak to the media after practice on August 22

WATCH: Press Pass vs Texans

Head around the Steelers locker room after their 20-12 loss to the Texans

WATCH: Training Camp Player Media Availability (July 28)

Troy Fautanu, Roman Wilson, Payton Wilson, Dan Moore Jr., Donte Jackson, and Zach Frazier speak to the media after practice on Sunday, July 28

WATCH: Player Media Availabilities (June 12)

Justin Fields, George Pickens, Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson and Beanie Bishop Jr. spoke with the media following day 2 of minicamp

WATCH: Wilson - 'Everyday I come out here I want to get better'

Payton Wilson spoke with the media on the first day of 2024 Rookie Minicamp

WATCH: 1-on-1 with Payton Wilson

Missi sits down with Payton Wilson to discuss his connection with Bill Cowher, his play style and overcoming injuries

PHOTOS: Studio photoshoot with Payton Wilson

Take a look at Payton Wilson's first photoshoot as a Pittsburgh Steeler

Steelers select Payton Wilson in third round

The Steelers selected North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft

WATCH: Austin on third round selection Payton Wilson

Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin spoke with the media about third round selection Payton Wilson

PHOTOS: Wilson in pictures

Take a look at photos of Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick, LB Payton Wilson

WATCH: Tomlin calls Payton Wilson

Check out Coach Tomlin's call to the Steelers' third round draft pick Payton Wilson

Second third-round selection as decorated as they come

Inside linebacker Payton Wilson has overcome injury, and he can run

WATCH: Wilson announced as 98th overall pick in 2024 draft

The announcement of the Steelers selection of North Carolina State LB Payton Wilson with the No. 98 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.