Damon Wilson commits to UGA football for 2023 class

Damon Wilson, a five-star defensive end from Venice, Fla., has committed to UGA football for the class of 2023.

Wilson announced his commitment to Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs on the Early Signing Day on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

🚨BREAKING 🚨
The nation's No. 9 overall player, FIVE-STAR defensive end Damon Wilson, has committed to #Georgia over Ohio State.

Wilson joins 5-star defensive end Samuel M’Pemba who is ranked No. 8 in the nation, to give #UGA scary bookends

Story: https://t.co/8i1k5K353g pic.twitter.com/TZpNitPTH2

— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) December 21, 2022

Damon Wilson (6-5, 238) played for Venice High School in Venice. He committed to the Bulldogs over Alabama and Ohio State, and he also held offers from most of the top schools, including Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, LSU, Miami, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Texas A&M.

In the 247Sports Composite, Damon Wilson is rated as a five-star recruit, the No. 2 edge rusher, and the No. 13 overall recruit in the country for 2023. Damon Wilson is also rated as a five-star recruit, the No. 2 strongside defensive end, and the No. 9 overall recruit for 2023 by Rivals.com.

For more signing day coverage, check out our UGA Football Early Signing Day 2023 live blog, which features all of the commitments expected to sign today plus other recruiting updates.

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