Tales from the Draft, Edge Tyree Wilson
Number 7th overall pick by the Saints in round 1 and a floundering bust. Such an inexact science.
2023 Draft Prospect Profile
Grade: Evaluated as a top-10 talent with elite physical tools (6'6), (271 lbs), long arms).
Draft Buzz Rating: 89.2 (Ranked as the #2 edge prospect).
Scouting Report: A high-upside "project" with rare physical traits, but needed refinement in his game
"The deadline for NFL teams to pick up fifth-year options on first-round picks from the 2023 draft came and went without edge rusher Tyree Wilson earning that additional year on his rookie contract. Not only that, but Wilson found himself on a new squad altogether at the deadline after the Las Vegas Raiders traded him to the New Orleans Saints on Day 3 of this year's draft. There has never been more uncertainty for the former No. 7 overall pick, who suddenly finds himself at a career crossroads.
The Raiders moved up from the seventh round to the fifth while shipping Wilson off to New Orleans. The move cut bait with a player who never delivered on high expectations across his three years in the AFC West. On the other side of the deal, the Saints acquired an affordable lottery ticket. If Wilson finally breaks through, he will fill a key need on the defensive front. If not, they can move on after this season without any financial hardship."
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