Explosive NC State weapon working back from a knee injury
A former blue-chip prospect and No. 65 overall recruit in the 2024 class, Paylor brings legit home-run juice and versatility to NC State, with a freshman line that showed both rushing pop (438 yards, 4 TDs on 60 carries in 2024) and receiver value (36 catches, 851 yards, 12 TDs). He missed the 2025 season after a knee injury and was still working back in August 2026, so the upside is obvious, but the fit depends on health and how quickly he regains full burst. If you want a dynamic, multi-use playmaker, he’s fascinating; if you need immediate durability, he’s still a watch list case.
