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Santana Wilson transfers to Louisville ahead of upcoming football season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Santana Wilson transfers to Louisville ahead of upcoming football season

Summary

Santana Wilson, a 6'0”, 180lb defensive back and RS Sophomore from Scottsdale, AZ, has joined the Louisville Cardinals. The son of NFL safety Adrian Wilson, Santana transferred from Texas after gaining playing time last year but seeks a more permanent position. With three years of eligibility remaining, Wilson is expected to contribute significantly to a Louisville secondary in need of playmakers as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Key Details

•Wilson transferred to Louisville from Texas via the transfer portal.
•He is the son of former NFL safety Adrian Wilson.
•Wilson stands at 6'0
•He logged some playing time last season with Texas.

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SANTANA WILSON #28 Height: 6’0” Weight: 180lb Position: DB Class: RS Sophomore Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ Summary: When they told me Santana was coming to Louisville, I immediately began to look for Rob Thomas as well (its an old person joke), but then realized this was not Carlos, but the Wilson variety, and instead of coming […]
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