SoccerPreview
Hearts, Celtic & Rangers fans discuss title race and what winning league would mean
Hearts, Celtic & Rangers Fans Weigh In on Title Race Dynamics
Sky Sports1 min read
NFL
Looking back at Tyree Wilson draft selection
TL;DR
Tyree Wilson was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New Orleans Saints during the 2026 draft. This trade marks a significant drop in his value, going from the No. 7 overall pick to a mid fifth-round selection.
Key points
- Tyree Wilson was traded to the New Orleans Saints
- Raiders received the No. 150 pick in the trade
- Wilson was originally the No. 7 overall pick
- This trade reflects a significant drop in his value
- Wilson is considered a failed first-round draft pick
Tyree WilsonLas Vegas RaidersNew Orleans SaintsArizona
Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson arrives on the red carpet at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Las Vegas Raiders traded defensive end Tyree Wilson to the New Orleans Saints on Day Three of the 2026 draft.
The Raiders sent Wilson and a seventh-round pick to the Saints for the No. 150 pick when they took Arizona safety Dalton Johnson. So, the Saints measured Wilsonâs trade value essentially as a mid fifth-round pick.
Thatâs a big fall from Wilson being the No. 7 overall pick just three years ago. In the end, he went down as yet another recent Raidersâ failed first-round draft pick.
Wilson, who will be a free agent next year because his fifth-year option wasnât exercised, never became anything more than a rotational player and he didnât consistently make plays in his three seasons in Las Vegas. He has played in 50 games with just 7 starts in three NFL seasons. He has 12 career sacks with 4.5 in 2024 being his career high.
When Wilson came out of Texas Tech, he was considered a top prospect. In fact, there was some speculation Wilson could be more coveted than fellow edge rusher Will Anderson, who went to the Houston Texans at No. 3. The Alabama product has been fantastic and he just signed a contract extension, making him the highest-paid pass rusher in the league.
So, the Texans made the right choice. Going into the draft, the only question about Wilson was he had a foot injury.
Q&A
What did the Raiders receive in exchange for Tyree Wilson?
The Raiders received the No. 150 pick in the draft in exchange for Tyree Wilson and a seventh-round pick.
Why was Tyree Wilson traded by the Raiders?
Wilson was traded due to his decline in performance, marking him as another failed first-round draft pick for the Raiders.
How does Tyree Wilson's trade value compare to his draft position?
Wilson's trade value dropped significantly, as he was originally the No. 7 overall pick but was traded for what is essentially a mid fifth-round pick.
