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South Carolina football fans will have plenty to track during this year’s NFL Combine. With 11 Gamecocks participating in the combine and one other taking part in the NFL Combine Specialist Showcase, only Ohio State, Georgia, and Texas will send more representatives to Indianapolis than USC.
This year’s NFL Combine has already begun. The specialist showcase and early registration for the main event began on Sunday and Monday. The primary NFL Combine coverage will begin on Thursday, February 27th.
Below is a full list of Gamecocks competing, a list of resources for fans to reference, and excerpts from all of GamecockCentral’s NFL Combine coverage.
Participants
S Nick Emmanwori
DL TJ Sanders
EDGE Kyle Kennard
LB Demetrius Knight
RB Rocket Sanders
CB O’Donnell Fortune
DL Tonka Hemingway
TE Josh Simon
OL Torricelli Simpkins
LB Bam Martin-Scott
DL DeAndre Jules
P Kai Kroeger (NFL Combine Specialist Showcase)
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Double-digit Gamecocks invited to 2025 NFL Combine
By Kevin Miller, 2/13
South Carolina football has a chance to break a program record this spring. On two occasions (2009 and 2013), the Gamecocks have seen seven overall players selected in the NFL Draft. This year, though, there is a real chance that USC can match or surpass that number.
On Thursday, the NFL released its full list of NFL Combine invitees, and 11 former Gamecocks were on it. Running back Rocket Sanders, tight end Josh Simon, offensive lineman Torricelli Simpkins, defensive tackles TJ Sanders, Tonka Hemingway, and DeAndre Jules, EDGE Kyle Kennard, linebackers Demetrius Knight and Bam Martin-Scott, cornerback O’Donnell Fortune, and safety Nick Emmanwori all will have a chance to test in front of NFL decision-makers in Indianapolis.
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Punter Kai Kroeger also received an invitation to the NFL Combine’s specialist showcase. Because of that, he will get a chance to compete in Indy, too.
South Carolina punter Kai Kroeger invited to participate in 2025 NFL Combine
By Mike Uva, 2/1
After a strong showing at the East-West Shrine Bowl, former South Carolina punter Kai Kroeger has been invited to the 2025 NFL Combine.
On Sunday, the two-time All-American shared the news with GamecockCentral.
“It means the world to me. As a kid growing up with dreams of playing in the NFL, the combine is what you hope to get to for the NFL process,” Kroeger told GamecockCentral. “I’m just super excited for this opportunity and grateful to be able to pursue my dream of playing in the NFL.”
Last year, the NFL created a specialist showcase, part of the NFL Combine, to allow more exposure for punters, kickers, and long snappers to earn opportunities with NFL teams. This year’s NFL Specialist Combine will be held from Feb. 25-27 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN.
