Patrick Mahomes seemed plenty excited for the 2023 NFL draft when he addressed the crowd of Kansas City Chiefs fans present at the annual selection meeting in Arrowhead Stadium’s backyard.
But after the Las Vegas Raiders took one of the class’ best pass rushers at No. 7 overall, the quarterback’s demeanor may have changed a bit. Tyree Wilson of Mahomes’ alma mater Texas Tech University is heading to the AFC West. Mahomes took to Twitter to ask for mercy from his fellow Red Raider when the regular season commences in 2023.
Take it easy on me big dawg!! @tyreewilson77 congrats tho!!
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) April 28, 2023
Though he took time to congratulate Wilson in his brief statement, Mahomes is unlikely to be so gracious in his next meeting against his newest friend-turned-enemy playing for the Chiefs’ division rival. They’ll pair Wilson with Raiders star edge rusher Maxx Crosby in hopes of thwarting Mahomes and Kansas City.
Time will tell if Wilson will prove to be a consequential part of the Raiders’ success next season, but Mahomes is already keeping his eye on this young prospect as a player to watch in 2023.
