NC State linebacker Payton Wilson announced Sunday he has opted out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl to begin preparing for the NFL draft.

NC State had one of its best defensive performances in recent memory against an explosive Louisville offense last Friday. Graduate linebacker Payton Wilson led the way for the Wolfpack, finishing ...

Payton Wilson, the heart and soul of the NC State defense, has opted out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 28.

NC State LB Payton Wilson wins the Chuck Bednarik award as the nation's top defensive player. The award was presented live on ESPN.

NC State football saw its best player, linebacker Payton Wilson, leave the game against Clemson with an injury.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Steelers on Friday night drafted their first defensive player of the draft, selecting NC State linebacker Payton Wilson with pick 98 in the 2024 NFL Draft.

After losing two of its last three games, NC State football responded with a bounce-back performance against Clemson. Here's what stood out.

Payton Wilson joined NC State Wolfpack football six years ago. He’s won awards but linebacker thankful for program, fans that supported him.

Payton Wilson, from Hillsborough, North Carolina, played six seasons for NC State. He recorded 138 total tackles in 2023 to lead the ACC.

N.C. State linebacker Payton Wilson is in the running for three major defensive awards after his dominant season. Wilson was named a finalist for the Nagurski, Butkus and Bednarik awards. The ...

NC State linebacker Payton Wilson has opted out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl to begin preparing for the NFL draft.

NC State football saw its best player, linebacker Payton Wilson, leave the game against Clemson with an injury.