Raiders nab Tyree Wilson with 7th overall pick

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Texas Tech edge rusher Tyree Wilson in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, seventh overall.

Wilson will join a talented pass-rushing group that features Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones. Las Vegas also added Jordan Willis in free agency.

The 6-foot-6, 271-pound Wilson was the second pass-rusher to come off the board Thursday after the Houston Texans traded up to select Will Anderson Jr.

Wilson racked up 121 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 17 sacks over his collegiate career at Texas A&M and Texas Tech.

The Raiders tallied 27 sacks last season, third fewest in the league, and are aiming to place more pressure on the opposing quarterbacks moving forward.

Pre-draft profile

Wilson is your ultimate boom-or-bust edge rusher prospect. Betting on him to reach his potential could deliver huge riches, or it'll be a huge investment wasted if he flops. It only takes one look at Wilson to see why many are head over heels for him. At 6-foot-6 with nearly 36-inch arms, the Texas Tech product looks like he was created in a lab. Even on the field, Wilson seems non-human as his athleticism and strength overpower opposing tackles. His speed-to-power bull rush is also a marvel to see. Against the run, he uses his long frame to get off blocks well, and his athletic gifts provide him with a huge tackle radius. Wilson still needs a fair bit of polish on his technique and likely won't be a Year 1 star, but with some time, he could become a fearsome NFL pass-rusher.

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