On3 5-star EDGE Damon Wilson sets Ohio State official visit

Venice (Fla.) EDGE Damon Wilson is one of the top remaining defensive prospects in the country still uncommitted.

The 6-foot-3, 235-pounder isn’t planning to announce his commitment until December, but he recently narrowed his list to five schools: Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, and Texas.

 Wilson, who was recently tabbed as On3’s No. 4 overall prospect this cycle, has only made one official visit — a June trip to Alabama — thus far in his recruitment.

But another is on the docket. Wilson told On3 Senior National Recruiting Analyst Gerry Hamilton that he will return to Ohio State the weekend of Sept. 3 when the Buckeyes host Notre Dame. He made trips to Alabama, Georgia and Miami over the summer, but hasn’t been back to Columbus for some time.

“It’s been a minute since I’ve been there,” he told Hamilton. “But Coach Johnson, he puts some of the best pass rushers in the league. Joey and Nick (Bosa), Chase (Young). Those are elite pass rushers right there. So he knows what he’s doing. When I went to go talk to him, he has everything laid out. Grades, stats you needs to get freshman All-American, Heisman, all of that. So that was really interesting to see.”

The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM) shows a tight battle between Alabama and Georgia at the moment, but with more than four months until he’s expected to make a decision, he wants to explore all of his options.

Wilson said he likely won’t make an official visit to Georgia, as he visited the Bulldogs for four days in early June. Both Texas and Miami have piqued his interest and could be in line for visits well.

Damon Wilson Scouting Summary

“Disruptive pass rusher with one of the best first steps in the 2023 cycle. Bursts off the snap and is often in the backfield before opposing offensive linemen are out of their stance. Owns a solid build, checking in at nearly 6-foot-4, 230 pounds prior to his junior season with plus length for the position. Tests as a good athlete in the combine setting but plays quicker than his times indicate. Shows the ability to bend and dip around the edge, in addition to the outstanding first step.

… Plays for a top high school program in Florida. Turned in strong production with 15 sacks as a junior. Has added strength and checks in as one of the strongest EDGE defenders in the class in terms of weight room numbers. Highly technical and polished with his hands. Has few holes in his game and looks like one of the highest floor defenders in the cycle to go with substantial upside.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings