Nov 23, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer directs his team against the Wofford Terriers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

No South Carolina Gamecocks Taken in the First Round of the NFL Draft

Originally posted on South Carolina Gamecocks on SI
By Alex Joyce | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 11:43 PM ET

After many projected at least one Gamecock to get selected early on, no South Carolina players were selected in round one of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The best chance for a former Gamecock to go in the first round was safety Nick Emmanwori, who was a top 25 player in the draft according to ESPN. Now that Emmanwori wasn't picked, all eyes turn to day two of the draft where South Carolina fans can see a number of players go off the board.

Emmanwori is still the highest rated player of that group. However TJ Sanders, Demetrius Knight Jr., and Kyle Kennard are also looking to go in the next two rounds. The question remains, how early will they all go?

The South Carolina Gamecocks on SI staff will have up to date news on all the Gamecocks draft picks over the next two days.

This article first appeared on South Carolina Gamecocks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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