It’s been a heck of a start to the 2023 football season for NC State Linebacker Payton Wilson. He has earned ACC Linebacker of the Week twice, and today he was named the Butkus National Linebacker of the Month.
Through 5 games, Wilson is averaging 11.2 tackles per game. He has recorded double-digit tackle totals in 4 of NC State’s 5 games, leading the Wolfpack in tackles each game. Wilson also has 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 4 QB Hurries, 3 pass breakups, 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception.
Wilson’s 56 tackles rank 7th in all of college football.