Tyree Wilson

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Sacks	Tkl	TFL
Career		50	12.0	91	12.5
2025		17	4.0	35	6.5
2024		16	4.5	27	4
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The C- Contract Value Index on Tyree Wilson's deal stems from how the cap hit lines up against on-field output. At $6.25M AAV on a rookie scale contract, Wilson is absorbing mid-tier cap allocation for a pass rusher who is still in the reclamation phase—his 2025 season delivered 35 tackles and 4 sacks across 17 games, a modest return that doesn't yet justify elite positioning on New Orleans' defensive line. The defensive end market has shifted dramatically since his 2023 top-10 draft selection, and while his elite physical tools remain intact, the CVI reflects the gap between his pedigree and his current production trajectory. At 26 years old in his third year, Wilson sits at a critical inflection point: the Saints are banking on their coaching system unlocking the pass-rush ability that stalled during his Oakland tenure, but there's no guarantee the investment pays off. Media consensus frames this as a savvy reclamation gamble with franchise-caliber ceiling potential, and if New Orleans can engineer a meaningful leap in his sack production and run-defense consistency, this deal morphs into an absolute heist; if he treads water, it becomes an albatross against the team's rebuild. The CVI grade acknowledges both the opportunity and the risk—a contract that makes sense only if Wilson's next leap is imminent.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Tyree's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Tyree Wilson is a third-year defensive end for the New Orleans Saints still searching for consistency at age 26 after three seasons in the league. The 50-game veteran currently carries a C-minus grade this season, reflecting a concerning downward trajectory from a C in 2024 and D-plus in 2023. His development arc suggests a player who has yet to establish himself as a reliable edge presence, though his youth leaves room for meaningful improvement. Wilson's most encouraging metric is his tackle-for-loss production at 0.38 per game, outpacing the 0.27 NFL average and approaching respectable impact at the point of attack. However, his 0.24 sacks per game sits marginally above league average while lagging considerably behind the 0.66 elite standard for the position. More troubling is his 0.35 QB hits per game, falling notably short of the 0.43 average and far from the 1.42 elite threshold—a red flag suggesting he's not consistently winning leverage or creating explosive plays. Wilson's profile reads as a depth contributor caught between rotational utility and true starter potential. For the Saints to justify continued investment, he'll need to demonstrate sharper pass-rush translocation and sustained pressure generation beyond his TFL floor. Monitor whether his 2025 performance represents a plateau or the beginning of a turnaround; the next six weeks will prove determinative for his long-term viability in New Orleans.

How Tyree Compares at the Position

Tyree Wilson ranks 73rd of 147 graded defensive ends by performance. That slots Tyree between Sebastian Joseph-Day (C) just ahead and Earnest Brown Iv (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Saints acquire former first-round edge rusher Wilson in modest trade with Raiders. Multiple outlets frame this as opportunity for Wilson to prove himself elsewhere. Raiders move up in draft while shedding underperforming pick, suggesting Wilson hasn't developed as expected. Fans debate whether Wilson's athleticism justifies patience or represents another bust reclamation. Saints get depth help at edge but shouldn't expect immediate Pro Bowl-caliber production.