SI All-American Candidate George Wilson Highlights and Evaluation

George Wilson is a defensive end prospect from Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Va. Wilson is an SI All-American candidate.

Prospect: DE George Wilson

Projected Position: Edge

Status: SI All-American candidate 

Vitals: 6-foot-5, 214 pounds 

School: Virginia Beach (Va.) Green Run

Committed to: South Carolina

Frame: Tall, with budding lean muscle. Average width across the upper body. Long, sinewy arms. Low waist. Relatively thick, tightly-wound thighs and trunk. Ample space for additional mass and muscle. 

Athleticism: Explosive. Effortless burst and good long speed. Pops in and out of cuts, wasting little motion. Very flexible; shows natural bend flattening to the quarterback and changing directions on move. Nimble. Budding power, but lacks strength. 

Instincts: Lightning fast off the ball. Routinely blows by overmatched tackles at the snap. Outstanding anticipation; decisive upon diagnosing the play. Relentless in pursuit from the backside. Uses high arms and hands to nullify passing lanes. Much more comfortable shedding than engaging. 

Polish: Gets by with speed and bend as pass-rusher; must add to toolbox. Doesn’t use arms, hands nearly enough when tangling with linemen. Plays low, but needs to work on keeping a consistent base. Overall strength a major question mark. 

Bottom Line: Wilson boasts every raw athletic tool befitting an elite edge rusher. Must add strength and weight as well as improve technique, but shows natural awareness and understanding. Best suited as 3-4 outside linebacker. Projects as an eventual multi-year starter, with high-level NFL ceiling.