UGA suing former Bulldog, Missouri DE for transfer damages

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A University of Missouri defensive end is now at the center of what could become a landmark legal battle in college football.

The University of Georgia has filed a lawsuit against former Bulldog Damon Wilson, seeking nearly $400,000 in damages after the player transferred schools.

Wilson, who spent his first two seasons at Georgia, signed a new NIL agreement with the school in December of last year. However, shortly after finalizing the deal, he entered the transfer portal and committed to Missouri about a month later.

According to court documents, Georgia paid Wilson $30,000 of what was structured as a $500,000 NIL contract before his departure. The university argues that because Wilson left before fulfilling the terms of the agreement, he now owes the school a $390,000 lump-sum repayment.

The case highlights the growing tension and legal complexity surrounding NIL contracts and player mobility, and could set a precedent for how schools and athletes navigate similar agreements in the future.

This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

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