Rookie Tyree Wilson on Playing in His First-Ever NFL Game

Las Vegas Raiders rookie first-round draft pick Tyree Wilson shares on playing in his first-ever NFL game.
Rookie Tyree Wilson on Playing in His First-Ever NFL Game
Rookie Tyree Wilson on Playing in His First-Ever NFL Game /
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One of the key takeaways from the Raiders' final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys was watching first-round draft pick Tyree Wilson suit up and play for the Silver and Black for the first time this season.

The rookie first-round pick, whom the Raiders drafted seventh overall, hadn't played a game of football since his senior year at Texas Tech after sustaining a minor foot injury.

Even though he did not play a lot against the Cowboys, he still finished the game with one solo tackle.

After the game on Sunday, Tyree Wilson had the chance to speak to the media about suiting up and playing in his first-ever NFL game.

"It felt good, I just had to trust the process," Wilson said his first NFL game. "I was eager to get back on the field right away, but I trusted the trainers and trusted the coaches and the personnel department to have the right plan to get back me on the field at the right time. And I feel like coming back to Texas was the right time to get on the field.

"I feel great. I'm ready to continue to build, keep stacking days," Wilson continued. "Every game is important, but to come back to the state of Texas -- it was great."

Raiders Coach Josh McDaniels also talked about Wilson on suiting up and playing for the first time with the Silver and Black.

"Got him out there in a game field. He had padded practices this week. I thought he showed up a little bit," McDaniels said of Wilson's debut. "I'll have to see the film just to know exactly how it went, but just another positive step in the right direction."

With only 13 days left until the Raiders officially kick off their 2023-24 NFL season, all eyes are on Raiders rookie first-round draft pick Wilson, and what talent he can bring to the Raiders defensive line and Raiders defense overall.

 The Silver and Black open the regular season at the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4:25 p.m. EDT/1:25 p.m. PDT.

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