Las Vegas Raiders select Tyree Wilson in 1st round of 2023 NFL Draft

Tyree Wilson is ready to set the NFL world ablaze, and the former Texas Tech pass rusher was selected with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.

After beginning his collegiate career as one of the top recruits in the nation, taking his talents to Texas A&M, Wilson blossomed after leaving College Station following one season. He brought a new ferocity to his game with the Red Raiders, whom he spent three seasons with.

He truly broke out and proved he could be dominant in 2022, when he amassed 61 total tackles, seven sacks and a forced fumble for Texas Tech. Along with his impressive size, it’s easy to see why Wilson was one of the top picks in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Raiders are hoping they have a star on their hands, and there’s no reason to doubt so. The future is bright for Tyree Wilson, and the former Texas Tech star is about to tear it up.

What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Tyree Wilson

Meanwhile, NFL Draft analyst Lance Zierlein examined how each and every NFL Draft prospect will adjust to the next level, and he believes Tyree Wilson has a chance to be a star.

“Long-limbed defender who figures to turn into a full-blown nightmare for opponents if he continues to grow into both his frame and his game,” wrote Zierlein. “Wilson’s combination of traits and athleticism should yield flashes of dominant play in both phases as he continues to get bigger and stronger. His length and lateral quickness are ingredients for chaos as a back-side run game disruptor. He’s capable of ranging and tackling from distance if the run flows wide. On the flip side, he’s not very instinctive as a run defender and his play demeanor could stand to be a little thornier when attacking blocks.

“Wilson has the physical tools to create pocket push as a power rusher early on, but the hand usage and rush plan will need tutoring for him to become a well-rounded, two-way rusher. He might not set the world on fire in Year 1, but the talent and vaulted ceiling will be easy to see soon enough.”

Additionally, Zierlein’s pro comparison for Wilson was former Detroit Lions star Ezekiel Ansah, who was one of the top pass rushers in the league before injuries caught up to him. That’s a fascinating comparison for Wilson, and one that he could certainly achieve.