Missouri defensive end Damon Wilson is heading to Miami.
The Tigers’ sack leader in 2025 is signing with the Hurricanes for the 2026 season, according to On3. Wilson had nine sacks a season ago along with an additional half tackle for loss and an interception over 13 games.
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Wilson came to Missouri after he spent two seasons at Georgia. He transferred after signing an NIL deal with Georgia’s athletic association after the 2024 season and the association has taken legal action against Wilson. Georgia says that Wilson owes the $380,000 he was set to receive over the balance of that NIL deal.
The edge rusher has filed a countersuit, accusing Georgia of attempting to prevent him from transferring by telling other schools that he would owe over $1 million if he transferred. Wilson had three sacks in a part-time role in his second season with the Bulldogs.
After entering the transfer portal following the 2025 season, Wilson took visits to Texas Tech and LSU before visiting Miami. He committed to the Hurricanes after a two-day visit with the school.
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Wilson is a huge boost to Miami’s pass rush for the 2026 season. The Hurricanes’ defensive front was one of the best in college football in 2025 but loses potential top-10 pick Rueben Bain along with Akeem Mesidor. Mesidor led the team with 12.5 sacks, and Bain had 9.5 sacks as Miami racked up 50 over the whole season on the way to the national title game.
