The NFL Draft is full of excitement as the best players in the college game find out if and where their careers will continue. Defensive end Tyree Wilson didn’t have to wait long for his answer, as the Texas Tech player heard his name called by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 7 overall pick.
Wilson, decked out in a beautiful floral suit and sleek sunglasses, strode onto the stage to shake the hand of commissioner Roger Goodell. Instead of a regular hug, the 6-foot-6, 271 pound edge picked up the 64-year-old executive.
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It made for a remarkable picture and wonderful moment.
Texas Tech edge Tyree Wilson picks up NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being picked No. 7 by the Las Vegas Raiders during the NFL Draft on Thursday in Kansas City. #NFLDraft #Raiders pic.twitter.com/T3OWKd2WjE
— Nick Wagner (@WagsPhoto) April 28, 2023