Player: ILB Payton Wilson
Stock Value: Up
Reasoning: The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly view Payton Wilson as an every-down linebacker, even if he doesn’t play every down. That they see him as capable of that, however, leaves the window open for exactly that opportunity. During his rookie season last year, he showed that he belongs in the NFL. The only question remaining is how often he belongs on the field for a team that likes to rotate linebackers.
While the Steelers have relied on rotating inside linebackers in recent years, the approach has always felt less than preferred.