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Gamecocks in the NFL: Week 5 recap

UVA BIO PICby:Mike Uva10/10/23

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Oct 8, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Fourteen Gamecocks were active in Week 5 in the NFL, which is the same number of active South Carolina players who appeared in NFL games in Week 4.

Here’s a look at how every former Gamecock player in the league did this past weekend.

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Javon Kinlaw – 49ERS
The veteran defensive lineman failed to register a stat.

Deebo Samuel – 49ERS
Samuel finished with 85 total yards of offense, which included catching three passes.

Jovaughn Gwyn – FALCONS
For a fifth straight week the rookie offensive lineman was inactive as a healthy scratch.

Jadeveon Clowney – RAVENS
Clowney finished with one tackle.

Jaycee Horn – PANTHERS
The third-year defensive back remains on IR after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1.

Hayden Hurst – PANTHERS
Hurst caught three passes for 21 yards on three targets.

Zacch Pickens – BEARS
The rookie had one tackle in the Bears’ Thursday win.

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Jalen Brooks – COWBOYS
The rookie wide receiver was inactive as a healthy scratch.

Rico Dowdle – COWBOYS
The fourth year back racked up 15 yards rushing on five yards. He also returned two kicks for 35 yards, including a long of 22 yards.

Stephon Gilmore – COWBOYS
Gilmore finished with six tackles including five solo tackles. He also defended a pass.

Israel Mukuamu – COWBOYS
The third year defensive back was inactive as a healthy scratch.

Nate Adkins – BRONCOS
Despite not registering a stat, Adkins was a key blocker at TE on Sunday for the Broncos.

Kingsley Enagbare – PACKERS
Enagbare was all over the field on Monday night. He had three tackles including two tackles for loss and a sack.

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Keisean Nixon – PACKERS
The DB finished with six tackles including five solo. He also returned one punt for two yards.

*Darius Rush – CHIEFS
*Rush is currently on the Chiefs’ practice squad.

Zack Bailey – CHARGERS
BYE WEEK

Ernest Jones – RAMS
For a fifth straight week, Jones finished with a team-high in tackles. This weekend he racked up 15 tackles including ten solo, and three TFL.

Cam Smith – DOLPHINS
The rookie defensive back was active but failed to register a stat.

Nick Muse – VIKINGS
For a fifth straight game, the second-year tight end was inactive as a healthy scratch.

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D.J. Wonnum – VIKINGS
Wonnum had four tackles including two that were solo.

*Kevin Harris – PATRIOTS
Harris is currently on the Patriots’ practice squad

Adam Prentice – SAINTS
The veteran fullback was used heavily on special teams and as a blocker on offense.

Dennis Daley – CARDINALS
After suffering an ankle injury during the final preseason game, Daley remains on IR.

Rashad Fenton – CARDINALS
Fenton began the year and remains on IR.

*Chris Lammons – COLTS
Lammons is currently on the Colts practice squad.

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