Wonnum initially committed to play college football at Iowa State before de-committing after a coaching change.

He subsequently committed to attend Indiana before de-committing a second time and signing to play at South Carolina.

[13] In Week 8 against the Green Bay Packers, Wonnum recorded a strip sack on Aaron Rodgers which was recovered by teammate Eric Wilson late in the fourth quarter to secure a 28–22 Vikings' win.

[14] In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, Wonnum recorded a sack on Nick Foles during the 19–13 win.

[15] On December 27, 2023, Wonnum was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a season-ending torn quadriceps in a week 16 game against the Detroit Lions the previous Sunday.