DE Damon Wilson II commits to Miami

Sebastian Font

Jan 22, 2026 1 min read

Miami has landed one of the top defensive prospects in the portal cycle, securing the commitment of Missouri edge Damon Wilson II.

The Hurricanes beat out Texas Tech, LSU and Ohio State for the top-10 overall portal prospect, bringing the Florida native back to the Sunshine State.

Listed at 6-foot–4 and 250 pounds, the rising senior spent two years at Georgia before his breakout 2025 season — where he racked up 9 sacks, 23 total tackles and 2 forced fumbles.

He fits the style of DC Corey Hetherman as an aggressive down field rusher who causes chaos with incredible power and burst off the edge. Wilson particularly shined in the pass rush, leading the Tigers with 54 pressures and QB hurries with 37.

As mentioned above, Wilson is a Florida native who applied his trade at Venice — the high school of incoming freshman edge rusher Asharri Charles. In his original 2023 class, Wilson was a five-star, one of the top-50 recruits in the country.

Wilson joins WR Vandrevius Jones, WR Cam Vaughn, DB Omar Thompson, DT Jarquez Carter, and kickers Jack Olsen and Jake Weinberg as the ’Canes current portal haul, with more moves to come.

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OldhamA

Jan 22, 2026

Uncut Co Cane said:
I agree he's not Bain. But go back and look at his sacks and the technique he's using it's nowhere close to how Taylor had Bain or Mesidor playing I think he may be in for a monster year and he's already good.

I'm still not quite sure how we've convinced a first ballot Hall of Famer to coach the DLine for us, but I'm here for it.

CanesLifer2

Jan 22, 2026

One more to go…

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305407cane

Jan 22, 2026

BeenACanesSince88 said:
Could Lowe be that/become that on the strongside?? Seems like he's got the strength to hold up in that role.

Rumor was Lowe was 270 before injury

Hstokes1447

Jan 22, 2026

Uncut Co Cane said:
I agree he's not Bain. But go back and look at his sacks and the technique he's using it's nowhere close to how Taylor had Bain or Mesidor playing I think he may be in for a monster year and he's already good.

Totally agree, his technique looks a bit raw. JT is going to take this guy to the next level, he could be scary in this defense.

Jan 22, 2026

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El Orange

Jan 22, 2026

ageezy said:
he's not bain, he more of a speed guy ... he's really good, unfortunately his following the best DE we've had in recent memory ... happy he's with us

Bain may be the actual best DE we have ever had here. The run stopping ability is what puts him over the top for me.

THRILLED to get this monster though!

Essex Cane

Jan 22, 2026

CBurrr93 said:
If Lowe is what we think he is. Oh boy

Opposing QBs before they play us

canes732

Jan 22, 2026

******* huge

Hufftwoseven

Jan 22, 2026

TriStarCane said:
I think he will play Mesidor’s spot more than Bains

That works because Lowe is probably the body type to fit as Bain replacement at SDE

PBJFanatic

Jan 22, 2026

LFG!!!

Dhatguy

Jan 22, 2026

Boom!

JayCane20

Jan 22, 2026

Damon Wilson is a lot more similar to Mesidor than Bain. Probably more twitchy and a better pass rusher (20-30 pounds lighter version of Mesi)

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HTXCane

Jan 22, 2026

Watched his Missouri highlights and he got 9 sacks with pretty much a speed rush. JT is going to make him into a more complete DE.

Arehel

Jan 22, 2026

TriStarCane said:
I think he will play Mesidor’s spot more than Bains

I aggree, just wondering who fills that role?
My guess is Blount.

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ageezy

Jan 22, 2026

El Orange said:
Bain may be the actual best DE we have ever had here. The run stopping ability is what puts him over the top for me.

THRILLED to get this monster though!

you never wanna be the guy the follows the guy ... i'm geeked he's with us and i'm happy most in this thread know enough ball that he's a different type of player