Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes appeared to have a bittersweet moment during Thursday night’s NFL Draft.
Tyree Wilson played college football at Mahomes’ alma mater, Texas Tech.
The star defensive end was selected by the Los Vegas Raiders at the start of the first round of the draft.
The Raiders play in the same division as Mahomes and the Chiefs.
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Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Houston. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
After the Raiders used the No. 7 overall pick on fellow Red Raider, a conflicted Mahomes took to Twitter to congratulate Wilson.
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«Take it easy big mate! @tyreewilson77 congratulations though!!» Mahomes wrote.
Mahomes made one appearance in the draft, which takes place in Kansas City.
Shortly before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell opened the draft, Mahomes appeared onstage with teammate Travis Kelce. The couple also brought with them the Lombardi Trophy.
«Kansas City,» Mahomes said, «I think we can do a little better than that. Chiefs Kingdom, can I hear you?»
Tyree Wilson, left, poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected seventh overall by the Las Vegas Raiders during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27. 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
After loud cheers rang out from the crowd, Kelce grabbed the microphone and said, «Hey, we fought for our right to party!»
Mahomes and Wilson’s races did not match at Lubbock. But now that they play in the same division, they will see each other at least twice a year.
Texas Tech defensive end Tyree Wilson shakes hands with Commissioner Roger Goodell after being drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft on April 27, 2023, at Union Station in Kansas City, Mo. (Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Mahomes is a two-time Super Bowl champion. Once the 2023 season begins, Mahomes will have to deal with Wilson’s passing prowess.
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Wilson suffered a season-ending foot injury in November, but said he hopes to be ready for the start of training camp.