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The Pittsburgh Steelers and general manager Omar Khan haven't shocked a soul with their approach during the first two days of the 2024 NFL Draft. Selections of offensive linemen Troy Fautanu and Zach Frazier, as well as picking up University of Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson addressed crucial needs that the franchise had entering the big weekend. To round out Day 2, with the 98th overall selection (thanks to the Kenny Pickett trade with the Philadelphia Eagles), Khan and Co. welcomed Payton Wilson from NC State to the Steelers.
The pick may confuse fans due to the addition of Patrick Queen in free agency, but the health of Cole Holcomb is up in the air and Elandon Roberts is only under contract for one more season. It made sense to grab an athletic linebacker who could potentially work in the middle of the defense for, at a minimum, the next three seasons.
#Steelers select LB Payton Wilson at #98
— SteelerNation (@steelernation) April 27, 2024
The 2023 ACC Defensive Player of the Year was at NC State for five seasons and had 402 total tackles, 48 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and seven interceptions. Can you say playmaker? Wilson is a downhill linebacker who has the ability to shoot gaps and get into the backfield.
Wilson was a state wrestling champion in high school and a fantastic lacrosse player as well. Mel Kiper Jr. mentioned on ESPN's draft show that he would have gone in the second round if it weren't for his knee injury concerns. The draft analyst also made it a point to say that Pittsburgh "got themselves a heck of a player."
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Khan may have earned his nickname by swindling teams with trades, but he also had a phenomenal draft in 2023 overall. He is quickly getting the fan base to fall in love with him, and the head of the front office is beginning to prove that no rebuild is in sight for the organization. The goal is a Super Bowl championship, and the start to the 2024 NFL Draft doesn't seem like it will hurt the team with that mission in mind.
Are you happy with how the Steelers drafted through the first three rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft?
More must-reads:
- Steelers' Zach Frazier Has Strong Desire To Start From Day 1
- Video: Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin Break Down Troy Fautanu Selection
- The 'Starting QBs from Week 3 of the 2004 NFL season' quiz
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