Los Angeles parts ways with the Florida State defensive back ahead of training camp.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed former Florida State cornerback Jeremiah Wilson as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft, adding more competition to the position group with the Bolts' offseason program on the horizon.
However, the team has already moved on from Wilson, waiving him with an undisclosed injury designation on Tuesday.
Greg Oyster - 247SportsI wouldn't rule out Wilson being brought back to the practice squad once he recovers from his injury, but this is a bummer of a start for a promising young player.
The 22-year-old, Kissimmee, Florida native spent the first two seasons of his college career at Syracuse, recording 37 total tackles (30 solo), six passes deflected, one interception and one defensive touchdown during his time with the Orange.
Wilson transferred to Houston as a junior in 2024, recording 24 total tackles (16 solo), four passes broken up, four interceptions and a defensive touchdown. He earned a career-high 86.7 overall defensive grade from Pro Football Focus, along with an 86.9 coverage grade on the season.
For his senior season in 2025, Wilson transferred to Florida State Seminoles football. He posted 42 total tackles (26 solo), two passes broken up, one forced fumble and three interceptions. Wilson earned an overall defensive grade of 70.9 from PFF, ranking 327th among 896 qualifying cornerbacks. His coverage grade of 72.8 ranked 270th, while his run-defense grade of 56.2 ranked 767th at the position.
He allowed a 71.7 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks and surrendered 29 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 38 tackles in run support and open-field situations.
At the Seminoles Pro Day, Wilson measured in at five-foot-10, 178 pounds with 29 6/8-inch arms, 8 5/8-inch hands and a 70 3/8-inch wingspan. He ran a 4.39-second 40-yard dash with a 1.52-second 10-yard split, while also posting a 9-foot-9 broad jump, a 32.5-inch vertical jump and 17 bench press reps at 225 pounds.
Wilson is still as an intriguing developmental fit for the Chargers due to his ball production and experience in multiple defensive systems throughout his collegiate career. Los Angeles has continued adding defensive backs capable of generating takeaways and holding up in both man and zone concepts, which is why Wilson’s instincts at the catch point align well with that philosophy. His capitalize on mistakes showed up consistently throughout his career.
His speed would also provide value in a secondary that continues adding competition and depth under first-time defensive coordinator Chris O'Leary. Wilson possesses the recovery burst needed to stay attached against vertical threats, while his experience handling different assignments across three programs suggests the adaptability needed to transition smoothly to the next level.
Again, Wilson is a name to watch who could potentially return to the practice squad once he recovers from his injury, whether that comes before the season opener or later in the year.