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

Production at defensive end earns Tyree Wilson a C performance grade in the current sample. Wilson's 2025 season output of 35 tackles and 4 sacks across 17 games reflects a depth-piece contributor who is still searching for consistent impact on the pass rush — solid durability with his full slate of games, but the sack total underscores the core reason for his reclamation-project narrative. His tackle volume demonstrates he is seeing snaps and staying active against the run, yet that modest sack rate reveals the technical inconsistency that plagued his Oakland tenure and the area where the Saints' coaching staff will need to unlock his elite first-round tools. At 26 and entering his third year in the league, Wilson is squarely in the developmental window where system fit and scheme adjustment can still move the needle, which aligns with the media's framing of a high-upside gamble rather than an immediate plug-and-play solution. If New Orleans can coax more explosive pass-rush production from his frame and athleticism, this trade could genuinely look like a heist; for now, he remains a mid-rotation defensive end whose ceiling is far higher than his floor, but current performance suggests the Saints are still waiting for the breakout.

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

The media is framing Tyree Wilson's acquisition by the Saints as a calculated gamble with exceptional upside potential. New Orleans managed to secure a former top-10 draft pick for just a fifth-round selection, creating immediate excitement about the value proposition of this trade. Wilson's elite physical tools and first-round pedigree from 2023 have analysts buzzing about what could happen if the Saints' coaching staff can unlock his pass-rush potential that remained largely untapped during his disappointing stint in Oakland. The narrative centers on Wilson being a "reclamation project" with franchise-caliber talent who simply needs the right system and development to reach his ceiling. Media outlets are treating this as a low-risk, high-reward move that could transform into an absolute steal if Wilson can harness his considerable athletic gifts. The B+ sentiment grade reflects cautious optimism from both analysts and fans who recognize the massive upside while acknowledging the inherent risk in betting on a player who underperformed expectations as a rookie.