Ex-FSU football pass-rusher joins forces with South Carolina Gamecocks

The former Seminole was previously committed to South Carolina out of high school and now he's joining the program through the portal.

Jul 19, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; The South Carolina helmet on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Florida State's roster has undergone plenty of changes over the past few years with head coach Mike Norvell using the NCAA Transfer Portal to fortify the program. High school development has been a mixed bag for the Seminoles as 27 of the 34 recruits who signed with the team in #Tribe21 and #Tribe22 have transferred, including the top ten signees in 2021.

Former four-star defensive end George Wilson was among the departures in the 2021 class. Wilson spent two seasons as a reserve in Tallahassee. He redshirted during his true freshman campaign before seeing action in three games in 2022. Wilson made his college debut in FSU's 47-7 victory against Duquesne.

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Wilson elected to transfer from Florida State following the 2022 season, landing in the FCS at Campbell. He had two solid seasons with the Camels, including 11 tackles, four tackles for loss, four sacks, and a forced fumble last fall.

Ahead of his final season of collegiate eligibility, Wilson is making a move back to the P4 level. According to 247Sports' Matt Zenitz, Wilson signed with South Carolina on Wednesday. This is an interesting move and it's noteworthy because he was committed to the Gamecocks during his high school recruitment.

Wilson pledged to South Carolina in the summer of 2020 but backed off his decision during the season after the program fired former head coach Will Muschamp. That led to him ultimately signing with the Seminoles. Half a decade later, Wilson is finally in a position to suit up for the Gamecocks.

The Virginia native will have an opportunity to be a member of the rotation as a situational pass-rusher. He recorded 26 tackles, eight tackles for loss, seven sacks, and a forced fumble in his two years at Campbell.

Wilson stands at 6-foot-4, 230-pounds. He will have one season of eligibility remaining.

Who Has Entered The Transfer Portal From Florida State During The Spring Window?

Quarterback Trever Jackson, Redshirt Freshman

Wide Receiver Hykeem Williams, Junior

Wide Receiver Jordan Scott, Junior

Wide Receiver Jalen Brown, Redshirt Sophomore (Dismissed)

Offensive Lineman TJ Ferguson, Redshirt Senior

Offensive Lineman Jaylen Early, Redshirt Junior

Defensive End Aaron Hester, Redshirt Junior

Defensive Tackle D'Nas White, Redshirt Freshman

Who Does Florida State Have At Defensive End For The 2025 Season?

Redshirt Senior Jaden Jones

Redshirt Senior Deamontae Diggs

Redshirt Junior James Williams

Redshirt Junior Deante McCray

Redshirt Sophomore Grant Fielder

True Freshman Tylon Lee

True Freshman LaJesse Harrold

True Freshman Mandrell Desir

True Freshman Darryll Desir

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