Missouri lose one of its most impactful defensive playmakers, as former Tigers edge rusher is reportedly heading to Miami, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Thursday afternoon.
According to Thamel, Wilson — ranked as the No. 9 overall player in ESPN’s transfer portal rankings — has committed to Mario Cristobal’s rapidly ascending Hurricanes program. The move comes on the heels of Miami’s run to the national championship game, where the Canes ultimately came up short against Indiana. Still, the opportunity to help push Miami over the hump appears to have played a major role in Wilson’s decision, as he looks toward a title chase in 2026.
Wilson is coming off a breakout 2025 campaign in Columbia that earned him second-team All-SEC honors. He finished third in the conference with nine sacks, while also leading Mizzou with 12 quarterback hurries, consistently wreaking havoc in opposing backfields. His impact went far beyond the box score, as offensive lines regularly had to account for his presence off the edge.
A Venice, Florida native, Wilson will now return to his home state after spending just one season at Missouri. Prior to his stint with the Tigers, he spent two years at Georgia, where he was a highly touted five-star recruit in the Class of 2023. While in Athens, Wilson appeared in 26 games, flashing elite upside before transferring to Mizzou and fully emerging as a star.
In 13 games during his standout 2025 season, Wilson totaled 23 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and nine sacks, cementing himself as one of the SEC’s most disruptive edge rushers. Pro Football Focus credited him with 54 total quarterback pressures, a figure that ranked among the best in all of college football and highlighted his relentless motor and pass-rushing efficiency.
Now, Wilson is expected to bring that same explosiveness to Coral Gables, where he’ll help fill the void left by departing standouts Akheem Mesidor and Rueben Bain. At 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds, Wilson possesses the size, speed, and experience to make an immediate impact — though he’ll be entering unfamiliar territory after spending three seasons battling SEC competition at Georgia and Missouri.
If the transition goes smoothly, Miami may have just landed the next cornerstone of its defensive front as it sets its sights on another championship run.