Summary

Tyree Wilson was selected in Round 1 (#7 Overall) in the 2023 Draft out of Texas Tech University. ,At Texas Tech, he totaled 121 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, and 17 sacks over three seasons after transferring from Texas A&M University. In his final collegiate year, he earned Second‑Team AP All-American honors. Wilson is noted for his elite length, physicality, and high motor; the Raiders viewed him as a “three‑down” edge threat ready to step into a major role. Wilson was selected high in the draft primarily off traits, athleticism, and projection, and unfortunately, his NFL career hasn’t lived up to the high expectations associated with being a top-10 draft pick.

Strengths

• Massive Size & Length: At around 6'6″ and ~271 lb, Wilson has elite wingspan that helps him engage blockers from a distance. Fantasy Points

• Power Rusher: Uses his strength and long arms to drive offensive linemen backward, particularly effective in bull-rush situations. Fantasy Points

• Explosive First Step: He shows a quick burst off the snap, converting that into power, which helps him win early in the pass rush. NFL Draft Buzz

• Versatility / Alignment Flexibility: Wilson can rush from various techniques (wide-9, 4‑i) and has the body to play as a 3‑4 outside linebacker or 4‑3 defensive end. Sportskeeda

• Instinctive Run Defender: He locates the ball quickly, sheds blocks, and has good lateral agility to make plays on the backend. NFL Draft Buzz

• High Motor / Effort: Plays with consistent effort through the whistle; his length plus aggression make him a disruptive presence. CBS Sports

Weaknesses

• Technique Repertoire Needs Work: Not yet a fully polished pass rusher — his moves are limited, and he can rely too heavily on his power rather than a diverse pass-rush plan. Sportskeeda

• Pad Level / Leverage Issues: Because of his height, he can play too upright, leaving him vulnerable to low, squatty blockers. CBS Sports

• Change-of-Direction / Bend: Great athlete, but not a natural bender and lacks elite agility to consistently turn the corner. CBS Sports

• Hand Usage: While strong, he can be inconsistent in his hand technique; needs to develop more refined hand‑fighting skills. Sportskeeda

• Injury Risk: He suffered a foot injury in college, which may raise some concern about long-term durability. Las Vegas Raiders

• Block Recognition: His ability to recognize complex blocking schemes or angular blocks (e.g., second-level schemes) is still developing. Sportskeeda

Fit & Outlook

Tyree Wilson projects as a high-ceiling, multi-alignment edge rusher in the Raiders’ front due to his traits. His size, length, and power make him an ideal piece to anchor either as a wide-9 pass rusher or as a 4‑i/3‑4 outside linebacker, depending on the defensive scheme. He is well-suited for a system that allows him to use his straight-line explosiveness, bull-rush strength, and counter moves to generate pressure, while also contributing in run defense due to his physical frame and effort. Looking ahead, Wilson’s outlook is very promising but remains developmental. He clearly has the foundational traits — elite length, power, and athleticism — to become a true impact pass rusher. However, his long-term success will depend on refining his technique (especially his hand usage and leverage), developing a broader pass-rush move set, and maintaining his motor and health. If coached effectively, he has Pro Bowl upside. But there is risk: without that development, he could be more of a “project power” rusher rather than a consistent double-digit sack producer early in his career.