Wide receiver Dallas Wilson has sustained a lower-leg injury during preseason camp, according to Gator Country’s Nick Marcinko. The team confirmed on Wednesday that Wilson was injured earlier in the week and will need to wear a hard cast below the knee for now. He is expected to be sidelined for several weeks.
A Rising Talent Sidelined
It’s an unfortunate setback for the 6-foot-3 freshman from Tampa, Florida, who was making a strong case for a starting role in Florida’s offense. Wilson was one of the top-rated prospects in the state’s 2025 recruiting class out of Tampa Bay Tech. He had initially committed to Oregon as a four-star recruit but later flipped to Florida after receiving a release from his national letter of intent.
At SEC Media Days in July, head coach Billy Napier reflected on the unique nature of Wilson’s recruitment.
“Dallas’s recruitment was pretty unusual. His family situation — especially with his mom and grandmother — played a big role. He reached out to us after asking to be released from his letter, and we’d been interested in him for a while. He’s a really talented player, and we knew he’d help us,” Napier said.
Since arriving in Gainesville, Wilson has drawn praise from teammates and coaches alike for his talent and dedication.
“Dallas Wilson really stands out,” said edge rusher George Gumbs Jr., per Swamp247’s Zach Goodall. “Every time I turn around, he’s making a play. He’s definitely one of the guys who’s impressed me.”
Wilson turned heads during Florida’s spring Orange and Blue game, where he hauled in 10 catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns — tying the game’s all-time receiving yardage record.
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