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04/22/21 - OLB Payton Wilson, rSr/2024, North Carolina State

Wilson came off the bench as a freshman and still led the team in tackles. In 2020 he led the team in tackles and interceptions despite missing two games. In his last game, versus Georgia Tech, he led the team with 11 tackles despite playing with two dislocated shoulders (more on that later), showing the type of throwback grit Doeren loves. It's that type of determination, plus the snub, that makes Wilson think he's the best of the best. "I think I'm the best defensive college football player in America," Wilson said. "I don't think I received that recognition. It's just something to fuel me this offseason to go out there next year and make sure there's no doubt about it." An upset, ticked off, motivated, Payton Wilson is a scary sight for opponents in 2021. As a first-time starter in 2020, Wilson had to adjust to playing so many snaps. He said defensive coordinator Tony Gibson devised a scheme that simplified things for him.

Last year, Wilson admitted, he knew his assignment on every snap. This year, while watching during the spring, he has learned the role of the other 10 guys. Doeren laughed when asked if fans have seen Wilson's best football? "No we haven't," Doeren said. "He's got so much he can do better. He could have made a lot more plays. He could have and he'll tell you that." For a guy who averaged 10.8 tackles a game, what more was there to do? For starters, Doeren explained, Wilson wasn't always "looking at the right stuff." Because he's so fast, Wilson can quickly explode to the ball carrier and bring him down after a two-yard gain. This year, Doeren said, Wilson won't waste any movements and can make stops in the backfield for a two-yard loss. "There's times when his eyes were in the wrong place and he got away with it," Doeren said. "Had he looked at this maybe he would have gotten an interception or he definitely would have had a sack. I expect his production to be better." - Raleigh News Observer

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