Summary
The Miami Hurricanes football team has added Damon Wilson II, a highly rated transfer, to strengthen their defense following a loss in a national championship game. Wilson joins from Missouri, where he had a very successful season, to help replace two top players heading to the NFL.
Key Facts
- Miami Hurricanes lost the national championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers.
- The final score was 27-21, with a late interception deciding the game.
- Damon Wilson II is a five-star edge-rusher from Missouri.
- Wilson was ranked as the No. 6 player in the transfer portal according to On3.
- He was originally committed to Georgia but transferred to Missouri for 2025.
- Wilson had notable stats including 54 pressures, 9.5 tackles for loss, and nine sacks last season.
- He will replace Akheem Mesidor and Rueben Bain Jr., who are moving to the NFL.
- Wilson is expected to start alongside Marquise Lightfoot next season.
