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Miami Lands Top Edge Transfer Damon Wilson II After Multi-Day Visit

His move follows an ongoing dispute with Georgia over a prior NIL deal that he is challenging in court.

Damon Wilson II #8 of the Missouri Tigers rushes against Dametrious Crownover #78 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The Miami Hurricanes walk out of the tunnel at Hard Rock Stadium before the CFP National Championship game on Jan. 19, 2026. // Photo courtesy of Miami Athletics.
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Overview

  • Former Missouri edge rusher Damon Wilson II committed to Miami on Jan. 22 for his final college season and is expected to take a major role on the defensive line.
  • He broke out in 2025 with nine sacks, about 23 tackles and more than 50 quarterback pressures, earning second-team All-SEC honors.
  • Miami seeks pass-rush reinforcements with Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor headed to the NFL, and Wilson could line up opposite returning edge Marquise Lightfoot.
  • Wilson visited Texas Tech and LSU before a two-day trip to Miami on Jan. 20, choosing the Hurricanes as a former five-star and top-10 transfer-portal prospect.
  • Georgia has sued for roughly $390,000 tied to a 2024 NIL agreement, and Wilson’s countersuit claims the school tried to dissuade suitors by citing potential penalties exceeding $1 million.