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Ranking the Top 10 South Carolina Gamecocks NFL Draft Prospects

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10) OL Kam Pringle, Freshman
Kam Pringle committed to the Gamecocks over several offers from other top programs. At six-foot-eight and 345 pounds, the lineman is athletic and stout as they come. With more development and experience, he has the skills to be an offensive starter in the NFL for multiple years.

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1) S Nick Emmanwori, Junior
Nick Emmanwori has continuously showcased his ability as one of the best defenders on the Gamecocks defense. From his versatility in coverage, ability to blitz with the best of them, and next-level speed, Emmanwori projects to be one of the best safety prospects in this upcoming NFL Draft class.

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2) EDGE Kyle Kennard, Senior
Kyle Kennard has thrived since joining South Carolina this season. The Georgia Tech transfer is amid a career year with 8.5 sacks and counting. As part of the Gamecocks dominant defensive line, the senior’s draft stock is only rising.
3) EDGE Dylan Stewart, Freshman
Dylan Stewart has taken the nation by storm in his freshman season with the Gamecocks. The edge rusher is up to 4.5 sacks on the season, along with constant pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Stewart may be one of the most polished edge rushers in the nation already, and if he continues to develop, he could make a case for a top overall selection when he becomes draft-eligible in 2027.
4) OL Josiah Thompson, Freshman
Josiah Thompson has made an immediate impact on the left side of the Gamecocks offensive line. The freshman entered as one of the top recruits in his respective recruiting class, and through the team’s first seven games, you can see why. Thompson can protect the pass, and his athleticism makes him an elite run blocker. Looking ahead, the lineman is making for a top ten pick when his time to be drafted comes.
5) RB Raheim Sanders, Senior
Raheim Sanders joined the Gamecocks over the offseason after a few injury-riddled seasons in Arkansas. In his first season at South Carolina, the running back looks like he’s back to being his former self, with 426 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground this season. At six feet and 230 pounds, the shifty runner is hard to bring down, which will bode well for his draft status.
6) TE Joshua Simon, Senior
Joshua Simon may not be a name many people have heard of, but the athletic tight end has everything you want for the position at the next level. He’s quick and can block, and his route running is underrated. If he continues the season strong, he could be invited to the NFL Combine, where he can showcase how his athleticism can translate to the next level.
7) LB Debo Williams, Senior
Debo Williams has been one of the most reliable playmakers on the Gamecocks defense for a few seasons. Many thought the speedy linebacker would enter the draft after last year's breakout season. Still, he returned to South Carolina for his senior year, looking to continue his unfinished business. Williams hasn’t disappointed in his return, and his continued development could bode well for his draft stock.
8) DB Jalon Kilgore, Sophomore
Jalon Kilgore is another versatile defender in the Gamecocks defense. The defensive back’s ball skills are unmatched, and they can read a quarterback with the best of them. The best way to describe Kilgore is a ball hawk, considering his three interceptions this season alone. When he becomes eligible next season, he could be a rising name on the NFL Draft boards.
9) DT Tonka Hemingway, Senior
Tonka Hemingway is another defender who has spent five seasons in South Carolina developing his game. Hemingway is up to three sacks on the season and is a consistent and reliable force in the center of the Gamecocks' defensive line. He could serve as a quality depth piece right away in the NFL, with the traits to develop his game more.
10) OL Kam Pringle, Freshman
Kam Pringle committed to the Gamecocks over several offers from other top programs. At six-foot-eight and 345 pounds, the lineman is athletic and stout as they come. With more development and experience, he has the skills to be an offensive starter in the NFL for multiple years.

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1) S Nick Emmanwori, Junior
Nick Emmanwori has continuously showcased his ability as one of the best defenders on the Gamecocks defense. From his versatility in coverage, ability to blitz with the best of them, and next-level speed, Emmanwori projects to be one of the best safety prospects in this upcoming NFL Draft class.

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Ranking the Top 10 South Carolina Gamecocks NFL Draft Prospects

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