Steelers draft Bednarik Award winner as nation’s best defensive player, ILB Payton Wilson Chris Adamski Friday, April 26, 2024 11:58 p.m. | Friday, April 26, 2024 11:58 p.m. Go Ad-Free Today! AP Shown during a preseason practice from this past August, North Carolina State inside linebacker Payton Wilson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers with their second pick of the third round. Share this post: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email