Damon Wilson II — 2027 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

Seeking to replace first-round edge rushers Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor, the Hurricanes lured Wilson from Missouri, where he registered a career-high nine sacks a year ago. Originally at Georgia, Wilson is both well-traveled and legitimately talented, boasting terrific burst and bend off the edge.

Wilson thrived with the opportunity Missouri presented. Now he'll be tasked with keeping the Hurricane pass rush clicking after transferring to the ACC.

An explosive straight-line rusher who can close quickly on the QB because of his downhill juice. Though Wilson isn't bendy around the edge, he wins through pure power and leverage.

Wilson had nine sacks at Missouri in 2025 before transferring to Miami in the offseason. He has a chance to fill the edge rusher void for the national runner-ups, who just saw Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor get drafted in Round 1. Wilson could be next after a year working with defensive line coach Jason Taylor and has excellent length and acceleration to close on QBs. The Jaguars had only 32 sacks in 2025 (27th in the NFL) despite having Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen, so Wilson could give them a key rotational rusher.

Missouri's leader in sacks last season with nine, Wilson has the unenviable task of filling the shoes of Bain and Mesidor — but he has the talent to make a name for himself.

Wilson takes over following first-round selections Rueben Bain Jr. and Akheem Mesidor after transferring from Missouri. He still has question marks as a run defender, but his pass-rushing production is undeniable — 54 pressures and eight sacks last season.