Tyree Wilson Traded to Saints in Raiders Day 3 Draft Deal
The Raiders traded Tyree Wilson to the New Orleans Saints during Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, moving up to No. 150 in the process. In the deal, Las Vegas sent Tyree Wilson and its No. 219 pick to New Orleans, while the Saints gave up the No. 150 selection. The move came as the Raiders made their third trade up of the day.
Raiders move up and send Tyree Wilson away
The trade shifted the Raiders into the 150th slot, where they selected safety Dalton Johnson. The move added another piece to a busy Day 3 for Las Vegas, which had already made multiple changes to its draft board. Tyree Wilson was part of the package going to New Orleans, marking a significant roster move during the draft itself.
The transaction also included the Raiders’ seventh-round pick at No. 219. With Tyree Wilson and that selection out, Las Vegas continued reshaping its draft class while adding Johnson to the defensive backfield. The Raiders had entered the day making repeated moves, and this one fit that pattern of active trading.
Why the Saints targeted Tyree Wilson
New Orleans will now decide on Tyree Wilson’s fifth-year option, which had not been expected to be exercised by Las Vegas. The Saints had also been in the market for another edge rusher before moving on to Wilson. For New Orleans, the deal brings in a former top-10 pick with draft pedigree and immediate contract questions attached.
The context around the move is clear: Wilson was drafted seventh overall by the Raiders in 2023, but the trade signals a change in direction. The Saints also added a seventh-round pick in the exchange, while giving up the 150th selection that the Raiders used on Johnson.
Immediate reaction around the move
The deal drew attention because Tyree Wilson has not matched the expectations tied to his draft slot. One evaluation in the provided context called him “a former top-10 pick” whose production has not lived up to the billing. Another assessment said he has been more effective against the run than as a pure pass rusher.
Those reactions help frame why the Saints may be willing to take the chance. The trade gives New Orleans a player with upside and unresolved contract timing, while the Raiders collect a higher pick and continue to reshape the roster.
What happens next for Tyree Wilson
The next step is simple but important: New Orleans must decide on Tyree Wilson’s fifth-year option. That decision will shape how the Saints view him beyond the immediate draft period. For the Raiders, the move closes another chapter on a player they selected with a premium pick and turns the page to a new defensive back.
As the 2026 NFL Draft moves forward, Tyree Wilson remains one of the most notable names moved on Day 3. The Saints now have the chance to see whether Tyree Wilson can reset his trajectory in New Orleans.
