Georgia Bulldogs sophomore pass rusher Damon Wilson has committed to the Missouri Tigers over the Ohio State Buckeyes. Wilson was the top-ranked available player in the transfer portal, per 247Sports.
Wilson was projected to be Georgia’s top pass rusher in 2025. Following Wilson’s departure, Georgia is losing seven of its top eight edge rushers and defensive linemen.
Who exactly is Georgia losing?
Linebacker Jalon Walker, defensive end Mykel Williams, defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse, defensive tackle Warren Brinson, edge rusher Chaz Chambliss, and defensive end Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins all declared for the 2025 NFL draft. UGA additionally lost Damon Wilson and defensive tackle Jamaal Jarrett to the transfer portal.
Wilson joins former Georgia pass rusher Darris Smith at Missouri. Smith missed the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury.
Wilson is coming off a career-best season and his departure is a brutal loss for UGA. In 2024, Wilson recorded 22 tackles, three sacks, and forced two fumbles.
Georgia’s loss is Missouri’s gain. The Tigers are finished with a 10-3 record, but missed out on the College Football Playoff and did not win many big games.
Georgia’s pass rush will look completely different in 2025. The Bulldogs are likely to dip in the transfer portal for an edge rusher and/or a defensive lineman to help with depth. Yes, UGA signed a pair of five-stars in defensive end Elijah Griffin and outside linebacker Isaiah Gibson, but Georgia can’t expect them to replace to production of the six rotation edge rushers and defensive linemen that entered the NFL draft.
