Report: Edge prospect to visit almost every team with top-10 pick

Wilson grades as the second-best edge player in this class — behind only Alabama's Will Anderson Jr. — and neither ESPN’s Scouts Inc. nor NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah rank the former Big 12 pass rusher too far behind the SEC star. Wilson sits as Jeremiah’s No. 4 overall player, while he slots in fifth at the Worldwide Leader. The former Red Raider finished with seven sacks in each of the past two seasons, compiling the seven in 2022 despite playing only 10 games.

It makes sense Wilson is a popular name on the pre-draft interview circuit. Wilson only performed bench press reps at the NFL Scouting Combine and did not participate in drills or testing. Medical intel serves as one of the central purposes for “30” visits.

On that medical front, while Wilson underwent a foot procedure in November, Aaron Wilson hears that the coveted prospect has already been medically cleared. He should not have an issue being ready for minicamp or training camp.

Touching specifically on the Texans and Bears, who just received visits, Houston eschewing a long-rumored quarterback pick for an edge rusher has seemingly entered the equation at No. 2 overall. While Anderson is rumored to be the prospect Houston would consider in that spot, if matters took that unexpected route, Wilson has obviously generated considerable buzz during the pre-draft process.

The defensive line led the way for DeMeco Ryans‘ 49ers defenses; San Francisco used a No. 2 overall pick — Nick Bosa — to reshape that unit in 2019. The Texans also have another first-round pick this year (No. 12) and two next year, in the event Ryans and GM Nick Caserio view one of this class’ pass rushers as too good to ignore. Having lost Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and Rasheem Green in free agency, Houston certainly has a need on the edge.

The Bears, meanwhile, hold the No. 9 pick after their blockbuster trade with the Panthers. Chicago has made multiple signings up front, but neither Green nor DeMarcus Walker profile as players who would prevent the team from making a major investment at the position in the draft. Chicago, which dealt Khalil Mack and Robert Quinn last year, finished last in the NFL in sacks (20) last season and is eyeing pass-rushing help in the draft. The Bears have already brought Jalen Carter in for a visit.