Las Vegas moved former No. 7 overall pick Tyree Wilson and…
Las Vegas moved former No. 7 overall pick Tyree Wilson and seventh-round selection No. 219 to New Orleans for pick No. 150 in the 2026 draft. The Raiders immediately used No. 150 on defensive back Dalton Johnson, while the Saints selected T.J. Hall at No. 219 and added Wilson. Both sides exchanged uncertain future value, so the early result remains balanced.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2026 5th round pick (150th overall, Dalton Johnson )
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Tyree Wilson
- pick 2026 7th round pick (219th overall, TJ Hall )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
During the fifth round of the 2026 draft, New Orleans sent pick No. 150 to Las Vegas for defensive end Tyree Wilson and pick No. 219. The Raiders used No. 150 on Arizona defensive back Dalton Johnson. New Orleans later used No. 219 on T.J. Hall, giving both sides a clearly identifiable player-and-pick outcome.
New Orleans' Bet
Wilson was the seventh overall selection in 2023 and had played 50 NFL games with 12 sacks before the trade. The Saints were buying a change-of-scenery opportunity at edge rusher while also moving down 69 draft slots rather than surrendering the fifth-round pick with no selection coming back. That structure limited the cost of taking a chance on a former high pick.
Las Vegas' Reset
The Raiders chose to convert Wilson and a seventh-rounder into a fifth-round selection. They used it immediately on Johnson, a young defensive back who fit a different roster timeline. For Las Vegas, the value of the transaction depends heavily on Johnson's development because Wilson's prior draft status no longer mattered once the club decided to move on.
Comparing the Returns
As of September 2026, there is not enough regular-season evidence after the trade to award a decisive football victory. New Orleans owns the upside of Wilson plus Hall, while Las Vegas consolidated those assets into Johnson. The transaction is complete enough to publish, but its eventual winner will depend on production that has not yet occurred.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Both teams receive a C-plus for now. New Orleans acquired a former first-round edge rusher at a manageable draft cost, while Las Vegas turned a player it was ready to move into a fifth-round prospect. The grade should remain conservative until the players establish post-trade results.
Wilson, Hall, and Johnson remain too early for meaningful separation.