Why Payton Wilson has SUPERSTAR POTENTIAL as Coverage LB for Steelers

[@Spruce_Bringsteen]

If he can fill his frame out a bit without losing that burst the sky's the limit for him.

[@robertrohde4579]

He is 240 pounds now.

[@dashzoro7168]

Like Shazier, maybe get up to 250

[@t.breeze8659]

His speed is crazy. I know he’s a huge guy but he plays like a strong safety - good on blitz, open field tackles, can drop into coverage. High IQ. Reminds me of the old days with Troy. I hope he remains healthy. Real talent.

[@bradleyalan5962]

Great content! Thank you

[@mbrewer530]

Payton was always a blue chip talent, he just fell in the draft because of his injury history

[@RoninGaijin]

Payton is a beast! He's fast, smart, athletic, and consistent so far. He has to split some reps with ERob on run plays but that's fine. We have a great linebacker crew now with PQ, EROB, & Payton Wilson. Can't wait to watch how they finish this season! Let's GO!

[@user-iq1ch1se3j]

not just splitting reps, he's been steadily losing those run snaps entirely to Erob. I love Payton, but Erob is an ELITE run defender at ILB. As in he is rated number one according to PFF! The sky is the limit for Payton tho!

[@bawteach]

I came here to say this!! I’ve watched him his entire career at NC State. Really wish the Carolina Panthers had drafted him. Luke Kuechly evaluated Payton as a top pick.

[@socaliguy81]

Love seeing that hold from Drake London not get called @5:03

[@iDoWhatiGottaDo]

I loved dude coming out of college man. Injuries scared me but I wanted my Eagles to grab him knowing they never would! Lol our LBs are balling now tho so I ain’t mad. Good work

[@CoachCarter102]

I’m loving the depth of young talent we got! I think we’re gonna be good for a long time!

[@t.breeze8659]

His speed is crazy. I know he’s a huge guy but he plays like a strong safety - good on blitz, open field tackles. I hope he remains healthy. Real talent.

[@jrk6409]

As a defensive head, this breakdown is very appreciated cuz most folks only focus on plays made

[@Cloudblue0]

Great vid…P Dub..gonna be great !

[@EmeryUnderwood-DPSCS]

we should def blitz him more he was a good rusher in college.. im glad we have roberts to play on early downs for the run and then wilson for passing downs.. good switch up to have

[@rogue7894]

Thanks for this. I feel like he's gonna be special.

[@JaySmiff]

Reminds me a lot of Shazier. Very unorthodox mvmt and angles, but knew with his quickness he would get there.

[@josh7916]

He’s a monster

[@josephsmith3123]

Payton has the potential to be what Ryan Shazier was turning into before his injury occurred based on athleticism, smarts and approach to the game. It’s crazy how it comes full circle, if I’m not mistaken I believe Shazier assisted in coaching the Middle LBs during camp this year as well.

[@Panyc333]

Yo you got me. I thought the video was over and wasn’t paying attention. Out of no where.. Wilson. Peyton Wilson. Wilson. Wilson… I thought was trippin.

[@floorsbychrisable]

On run defense at the line of scrimmage it seems as though sometimes he is preemptively jumping into the running back's cutback lane. Getting ahead of himself. And he def gets pushed around at times and gets too lateral to get thru blocks. But big ceiling and hopefully some weightroom work thru next season.

[@aaronjade3972]

Here We Go Steelers 🚀🚀🚀

[@KyleTrec]

yo why are you saying Payton Willis

[@The_Football_Scout]

I think it was the angle of my mic, I definitely wasn't saying Willis but it does sound like that

[@KyleTrec]

@@The_Football_Scout lmao i feel you brother i was like what haha

[@davecolvin310]

Certain matchups fall in his favor and others not so much.

[@CesarIvanLopezLopez-g3w]

Peyton Wilson you're making a video about him but you're kind of underestimating a man you're kind of like throwing my buddy under the bus bro you can't be doing that you don't understand these are great players it's just painting Wilson is a one of the greatest one of the Hall of Fame you just don't even know it yet you just don't know I'm glad you're noticing but you don't know noticing and knowing is one thing and a different thing

[@mikecara8181]

What he get last game….15 snaps? His snap count is going down…not up…..soooooooooo

[@junlee1715]

pretty sure this was just gameplan as roberts is better against the type of run that the commanders use

[@mikecara8181]

@ Yeh, he’s not strong against the run

[@sammybuckets2026]

Payton used to play almost every 3rd down which is considered a passing down. This week against the commanders I noticed elandon Roberts was staying in on 3rd and short. They definitely were committed to stopping the run. I anticipate a similar strategy against the ravens. That might change against the more pass heavy offenses

[@mikecara8181]

@ u right