Las Vegas Raiders made their pick at No. 7 in the 2023 NFL Draft and selected defensive end Tyree Wilson from Texas Tech (Raiders Wire, 11 hours ago). Wilson stands at 6’6″ and weighs 271 pounds, and his wingspan is yet to be measured (Bleacher Report). Wilson’s selection was praised by NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks, who said Wilson looks like a true Raider defensive lineman (Raiders.com).
The Las Vegas Raiders were not the only team interested in Wilson. The Houston Texans passed on a quarterback and chose Wilson instead (CBS Sports), while the Indianapolis Colts ended up with quarterback C.J. Stroud (FOX Sports). Tyree Wilson was the first defensive player selected in the 2023 draft and shook things up early (FOX Sports).
The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal highlighted the pros and cons of the Raiders picking Wilson, saying that he is a bit raw and still needs refinement but possesses great physical tools (Lubbock Avalanche-Journal). Wilson’s college tape was reviewed by Barrett Brooks, who said he is one of the highest-rated defensive players in the 2023 NFL Draft class (NBC Sports).
After the draft, Wilson received a call from General Manager Dave Ziegler and Head Coach Josh McDaniels informing him of his selection (Raiders.com). With the Bears taking him at No. 9 in a final mock draft by Daniel Jeremiah (NBC Sports), Wilson has become one of the most talked-about defensive players in the 2023 draft (CBS Sports).
In summary, Tyree Wilson, a defensive end from Texas Tech, was the first defensive player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. Although he is still refining his skills, Wilson has been praised for his physical tools and selection by the Raiders was applauded by NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks.
