The anchor of the Georgia State defense is fifth-year senior noseguard Dontae Wilson. A "super senior" who returns for an extra year of eligibility, Wilson is one of the top defensive linemen in the Sun Belt Conference.
He is also one of 22 returning starters for the Panthers, including nine starters back from a defensive unit that ranked No. 7 in FBS with a program-record 35 sacks. The defense enters 2021 with momentum after holding opponents to averages of 19.0 points and 322.0 yards of total offense over the final four games.
The return of so many talented veterans like Wilson makes for a highly-anticipated fall at Georgia State.