Payton Wilson was constantly involved in the NC State defense all season.
The senior linebacker recorded 138 total tackles, 69 solo tackles, six sacks, six passes defended and three interceptions.
He may not have been in the national spotlight much, but those who saw Wilson play for the Wolfpack know how dynamic of a defensive presence he was.
Dallas Turner and Laiatu Latu are deserving finalists for the Chuck Bendarik Award as well.
Turner had nine sacks for Alabama's defense and Latu produced his second straight double-digit sack season at UCLA.
Neither Wilson or Latu was as active in their defense as Wilson was, and the NC State player should be recognized for his efforts with an award on Friday night.
Prediction: Payton Wilson
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