“D-Line ‘Zou” picked up a strong reinforcement from Athens.
Mizzou’s success in the transfer portal was already one of the best in the nation.
After a brief hiatus from the heater, the Tigers scored another massive commitment right before the men’s hoops team was set to battle Florida. Georgia defensive end Damon Wilson II announced his commitment to the Tigers on Thursday.
BREAKING: Georgia transfer EDGE Damon Wilson has Committed to Missouri, he tells @on3sports
The 6’4 250 EDGE totaled 22 Tackles, 3 Sacks, 2 FF, & 2 FR this season
Ranked as a Top 5 Player in the Portal (No. 1 EDGE) per On3https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7q pic.twitter.com/uKmH1LVIc3
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 15, 2025
The Florida native was ranked as the top available transfer and the No. 5 overall transfer. He’s also tied with Cayden Green for the highest-rated transfer that Mizzou has ever landed. The Tigers currently sport the No. 3-ranked transfer class per On3, trailing only Texas Tech and Ole Miss.
Wilson played two seasons at Georgia, although he played only 75 snaps during his freshman campaign. This past season, Wilson registered 22 total tackles, six tackles for loss and three sacks. He also forced and recovered two fumbles.
His addition will be especially welcome for a defensive line that’s losing Johnny Walker Jr., who racked up 44 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, the most by a Tiger in a single season since Shane Ray in 2014.
Along with Mizzou, Wilson also visited Ohio State last week. However, just like last season’s Cotton Bowl, the Tigers emerged victorious over the Buckeyes.
Get to know: Damon Wilson
Hometown: Venice, Florida
High School: Venice
Position: Defensive end
Ht/Wt: 6-foot-4, 250 lbs
247Composite Ranking: Five-star, 0.9869
On3 Ranking: Four-star, 95.22
Rivals Ranking: Five-star, 6.1
Total announced offers: 33
Offers to note: Alabama, Clemson, Miami (FL), Mizzou, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M