Welcome to the Steelers Payton Wilson

[Greg Lloyd]

The only reason you're not on Ignore is you're so clueless it's entertaining 🤣

Well kick off the shoes, tap the toes and pop nozzling we go!

 

[Greg Lloyd]

https://www.youtube.com/live/4RxfjXLBCK8?si=DffzsGwUW4MOSYbp

Not one but TWO ACL tears, geez louieezie. Hope he can stay in one piece. Gosh darn I hope so.

 

[CoolieMan]

 

[TheDudeAbides]

Hines Ward had a long, productive career without an ACL. *shrug*

 

[KCSTEELER]

I'm with you - don't love it, we had real needs at CB and DL still at this point.

We actually have a real need at HC. This smells of that.

 

[xjx]

I hope his past injuries don't hold him back.

 

[Sarge]

I’m stunned anyone is unhappy with this draft. Pretty damn good so far. Yes we have other needs, but reaching based on needs hasn’t worked out for the Steelers in the past. Get a corner and some DL help and this draft becomes excellent.

 

[Skott]

As NC State season ticket holder I love this pick. He’s got a motor and super high level of compete. Injuries happen but he brings it every time he’s on the field. He’s got what it takes to be a solid LB on this team.

 

[TDX27]

Payton is one of the top 3 to 5 ILB's in this draft. His injury history is the only concern. If he can stay on the field, he was a steal.

 

[Litos]

The guy is a rocket missile

 

[Litos]

Payton is one of the top 3 to 5 ILB's in this draft.

no doubt, the risk is there but if you get 4 years of good play out of a comp 3rd you made great

 

[steel dino]

Absolutely love the pick!
Every Wolfpack game i watched...this guy was the best player on the field.
Perfect skill sets and mentality for a an ILB.
My take away comparison is Jack Lambert with DBack speed!
Seriously.

Someone said he will be a Yinzers favorite in 2-3 years....hell it might be sooner than that!

 

[slashsteel]

no doubt, the risk is there but if you get 4 years of good play out of a comp 3rd you made great

Exactly as later you go in the draft the odds of bust potential increases so you might as well take some chances.

 

[Litos]

Exactly as later you go in the draft the odds of bust potential increases so you might as well take some chances.

Yeah, between getting a lower talent and getting a proven player that has an injury history but that has 2 years of excellent tape without missing time... give me that gamble

 

[steelcan58]

https://walterfootball.com/draft2024CB.php

https://walterfootball.com/draft2024NT.php

Word, momma said knock you out. Jump around, Mr. Papa.

Scroll down and read the review on Pick 98. Opinions will vary on the health aspect but the Steelers had Wilson for a visit so they did their due diligence.

Of particular interest is the last sentence - "filling a BIG position of need".

https://walterfootball.com/nfldraftgrades3.php

 

[topseed]

LOVE this pick. Sure, Wilson has an injury history, but at #98, it's well worth the risk for this kind of dynamic playmaker.

And I haven't read into detail yet on the severity of his injuries, but wouldn't it be hard to injure your ACL if you don't actually have one anymore? Whatever the case may be, judging by that clip, the kid's healed up just fine -- 23.7 MPH from a linebacker is just ridiculous speed. Almost impossible, really...there's only a handful of NFL guys who exceeded 22 miles per hour on the field in pads over the last couple of years.

 

[mightyguru]

Saw a graphic on screen last night that stated Wilson is on Nick Saban's All-Draft team of 2024...right next to Cooper.

 

[steelhurt]

Really good player in college who only fell because of injuries. IMO well worth the risk with your 3B pick. Hopefully he can stay healthy… We’ll have a good one.

 

[Steeltime]

Oh, you'll see, you'll see. My God, you'll see.

 

[JMM]

Ludicrous Speed

 

[SteelBuckeye]

Funny thing about the Wilson ACL injuries. One happened when he was a SR. in High School. Since he's 24, that was presumably at around 6 years ago. The second injury was when he was a true Freshman. So, 4 to 5 years ago (again, presumably). In any event, no knee injuries since. And he retained his speed and tenacity. If they only get 4 years out of him, and it's a good 4 years, that's acceptable.
For comparison, DeMarvin Leal was a third round pick of the Steelers. Perfectly healthy when drafted. Hasn't done ****.

 

[Litos]

Coachesque

 

[bigben]

LOVE this pick. Sure, Wilson has an injury history, but at #98, it's well worth the risk for this kind of dynamic playmaker.

And I haven't read into detail yet on the severity of his injuries, but wouldn't it be hard to injure your ACL if you don't actually have one anymore? Whatever the case may be, judging by that clip, the kid's healed up just fine -- 23.7 MPH from a linebacker is just ridiculous speed. Almost impossible, really...there's only a handful of NFL guys who exceeded 22 miles per hour on the field in pads over the last couple of years.

100%
23.7 is unbelievable. Faster than the top speed in NFL history by .5mph?? How is that possible? Either way guy is high risk very very high reward. Love it

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Didn't Billy cower play lb at NC State? Seems like a great pick up. Plus coach disapproves. So win win

 

[ianv2012]

Didn't Billy cower play lb at NC State? Seems like a great pick up. Plus coach disapproves. So win win

Yes, in fact Charles Davis pointed out last night that Wilson broke a lot of Cowhers records at NC State