South Carolina offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn declares for 2023 NFL Draft

South Carolina Gamecocks interior offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn is moving on from the program. Recently, from his social media account, Gwyn announced his decision to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft.

“First and foremost, I would like to thank God for providing me with the strength and guidance these last five years. It has truly been a blessing to be a part of the gamecock family… I would also like to thank the University of South Carolina. From the coaches: coach Wolf, coach Muschamp, coach Beamer, coach Teasley, and coach Adkins… I am forever grateful for these past five years of my life that will never be forgotten,” said Gwyn via Twitter.

“I’ve met a lot of phenomenal people in my college career that have become family. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Gwyn is a redshirt senior and has played throughout the interior of South Carolina’s offensive line. Over his five years with the Gamecocks, he has played in a total of 49 games, starting in 47. The majority of Gwyn’s starts came at the right guard position.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassmen were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.