Double-digit Gamecocks invited to 2025 NFL Combine
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.
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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.
However, several other South Carolina football products have late-round NFL Draft hopes, as well. Punter Kai Kroeger and linebacker Debo Williams have earned some NFL Draft mock love, and multiple other Gamecocks could sneak into a late selection or undrafted free agent contract with solid performances at South Carolina’s Pro Day.
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Kroeger, in particular, received an invitation to the NFL Combine’s specialist showcase. Because of that, he will get a chance to compete in Indy, too. (Kroeger went more in-depth with GamecockCentral’s Mike Uva about his NFL dreams; you can read about it here.) With the All-American special teamer also included, there will be 12 South Carolina football alums at the NFL Combine.
Only Georgia, Ohio State, and Texas have more than 12 players invited to the combine.
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This year’s NFL Combine will take place from February 24th to March 3rd at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. NFL coaches, scouts, general managers, owners, and other decision-makers will be on hand. Players will undergo medical testing, measurements, drills, workouts, and interviews. The NFL Draft will run from April 24th to April 26th in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
