Florida Gators to hire Deron Wilson as DB coach

The Florida Gators are expected to hire Deron Wilson, Georgia State defensive coordinator, as defensive backs coach, Gators Online has learned. He will replace Will Harris, who left the Gators for a position with the Miami Hurricanes last week.

Wilson was hired four weeks ago as Georgia State’s DC after two years as the Arkansas secondary coach. He has eight years of collegiate coaching experience, including a stint with Billy Napier and the Gators. 

During his first season with the Razorbacks, their pass defense ranked fourth in the SEC and 32nd in the FBS (202.8 yards per game). They also ranked No. 3 in the SEC and 39th nationally in interceptions (12). 

Wilson spent the 2022 season at Florida as a quality control analyst and coached the Gators’ cornerback position. During his one year in Gainesville, he worked alongside cornerbacks coach Corey Raymond. 

Prior to joining the UF staff, Wilson spent two seasons as the DC at McNeese (2020-21). He coached at UTSA for four seasons (2016-19), spending the final two as the Roadrunners’ cornerbacks coach. 

Wilson was a standout cornerback at Southern Miss from 2010-12, earning Phil Steele Freshman All-American honors.

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