The Las Vegas Raiders watched the chaos unfold in front of them of the draft. Many thought that this team would be one of the teams to trade up but they decided to stay pat and they ended up getting rewarded. They ended up getting one of the top edge prospects in the draft Tyree Wilson out of Texas Tech.
Las Vegas Raiders Select Tyree Wilson
There were a lot of mock drafts that had Wilson all the way up at second overall. While he came with injury concerns and limited playing time, NFL players loved his athleticism and measurements. He has an NFL body and now will be the pass-rusher opposite Maxx Crosby. The Las Vegas pass rush had no teeth last season and they needed some help on the line. Wilson will hopefully be able to make opposing quarterbacks more uncomfortable.
What Is Happening With The Raiders?
I don’t know how to feel about the Raiders. They seem to be an organization that is rudderless. This pick isn’t the worst but it also comes with many concerns. If Wilson does not come back from injury well, this is a wasted top-ten pick. I simply do not see Wilson moving the needle that much and this team has to compete with lots of premier teams in the AFC. Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert are in their division and will make life difficult for the Raiders. Wilson hopefully will help some but this team needs more help.
The Las Vegas Raiders should be happy with their pick of Tyree Wilson. They didn’t have to give anything up to get him and get one of the top defensive players in the draft.