Wilson grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended the American Heritage School.

He committed to play college football at Florida over offers from the University of Miami, Georgia, Ohio State and Southern California.

LSU would go on to win the game after kicking a field goal later that drive, beating the Gators 37–34.

[12] Wilson entered his rookie season in 2021 as a starting cornerback alongside Byron Murphy.

He finished the season with 48 tackles, two forced fumbles, and two passes defensed through 14 games and 13 starts.