Bruce Feldman of The Athletic has once again released his annual College Football Freaks list, and NC State has 3 players represented out of the Top-101.
27. Payton Wilson, NC State, linebacker
A former standout lacrosse player and state champion wrestler, the 6-4, 235-pound senior is one of the best players in the country. He led the ACC in tackles in 2020, missed most of the 2021 season with a shoulder injury and then bounced back to make 82 tackles last season. Wilson has been clocked in the 40 at 4.49 and ran a 4.