Georgia LB, No. 5 player in transfer portal visits with SEC rival

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Damon Wilson II #10 of the Georgia Bulldogs and teammates celebrate after defeating the Texas Longhorns 30-15 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Georgia Bulldogs sophomore pass rusher Damon Wilson is the top ranked available player in the transfer portal according to 247Sports.Wilson recently visited the Missouri Tigers.

Wilson could join former Georgia edge rusher Darris Smith at Missouri. Smith missed the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury.

The talented linebacker is coming off a career-best season. Georgia has seen a lot of elite front seven players enter the 2025 NFL draft, so Wilson’s likely departure is a tough loss for UGA.

Of course, Wilson is projected to commit to the Ohio State Buckeyes, per On3. The former five-star recruit saw significant playing time in 2024 behind Mykel Williams and Jalon Walker (who are both headed to the NFL). In 2024, Wilson and recorded 22 tackles, three sacks, and forced two fumbles.

Georgia’s pass rush will look a lot different in 2025. The Bulldogs are likely to dip in the transfer portal for an edge rusher and/or a defensive lineman.Yes, UGA signed a pair of five-stars in defensive end Elijah Griffin and outside linebacker Isaiah Gibson, but Georgia is losing seven rotational edge rushers or defensive linemen to the NFL draft.

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Publish date : 2025-01-12 13:30:00

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