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Las Vegas Raiders: Early free agency 2023 NFL Mock Draft roundup

By Jordan Alexis

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General overall view of the stage as the Oakland Raiders prepare to select Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (not pictured) as the No. 24 pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; General overall view of the stage as the Oakland Raiders prepare to select Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (not pictured) as the No. 24 pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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LUBBOCK, TEXAS – DECEMBER 05: Defensive lineman Tyree Wilson #0 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up for a play during the first half of the college football game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium on December 05, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – DECEMBER 05: Defensive lineman Tyree Wilson #0 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders lines up for a play during the first half of the college football game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Jones AT&T Stadium on December 05, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) /

Las Vegas Raiders: Early free agency 2023 NFL Mock Draft roundup

Ben Standig, The Athletic

For our last mock draft, we look at The Athletic and Ben Standig, who had both Richardson and Gonzalez gone by pick seven, which led to him selecting Texas Tech’s Tyree Wilson for the Raiders.

"“Not the ideal board for a team that many see drafting a quarterback after releasing Derek Carr. Edge rusher isn’t a primary concern with Maxx Crosby around, but finding a tag-team partner remains a consideration after Chandler Jones’ unimpressive 2022 season. Wilson might go top five if the QB run doesn’t materialize.”"

Standig had quarterbacks going in the first four picks of the draft, then Gonzalez going to Detriot, which is a possible scenario that would not favor Las Vegas at all.

Wilson was a late bloomer in college but has all the physical tools to be a star on Sundays. At 6’6 and 271, he brings tremendous size and versatility, so taking him as the best player available wouldn’t be the worst selection. Chandler Jones will hopefully bounce back and play up to his contract, but if not, a young replacement is waiting.

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