South Carolina LB Bam Martin-Scott signs NFL contract
South Carolina senior linebacker Bam Martin-Scott had a long road to get to this point, but on Saturday, he realized his NFL dream. Sources have told GamecockCentral that Martin-Scott has reached an undrafted free agent agreement with the Carolina Panthers, per GamecockCentral’s Mike Uva.
With the Panthers, Martin-Scott will bring smooth athleticism and solid size to the linebacker position. His versatility as a player who can stop the run, get after the passer, and drop back in coverage will help him as he fights to earn a full-time roster spot.
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A Gamecock since 2021, Martin-Scott transferred to South Carolina after two seasons with Dodge City Community College in Kansas. The former junior college standout took some time to develop in Columbia but became a major part of a strong defense in 2024. Heading into that final year, he earned USC’s Most Improved Player of the Spring on defense.
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As a sixth-year player, he lived up to his preseason honor. Martin-Scott appeared in all 13 contests with six starts, earning honorable mention All-SEC by College Football Nation. He recorded 67 tackles, including 9.0 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks with two forced fumbles.
Capping off his career in garnet and black, Martin-Scott recorded 2.0 tackles for loss and a sack in South Carolina’s win over Clemson in the Palmetto Bowl.
