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NFL Draft Preview for Former Gamecocks

By Jacob Elsey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Javon Kinlaw #DL14 of the South Carolina Gamecocks speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Javon Kinlaw #DL14 of the South Carolina Gamecocks speaks to the media at the Indiana Convention Center on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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ATHENS, GA – OCTOBER 12: Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by D.J. Wonnum #8 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during a game between University of South Carolina Gamecocks and University of Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images).
ATHENS, GA – OCTOBER 12: Jake Fromm #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs is tackled by D.J. Wonnum #8 of the South Carolina Gamecocks during a game between University of South Carolina Gamecocks and University of Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 12, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images). /

DJ WONNUM (DL)

Wommun played in South Carolina’s hybrid BUCK position, earning second-team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press in 2019.  He finished the year with 9.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks.

Here’s what NFL analysts had to say about Wonnum:

"“Wonnum has experience playing standing or with a hand down but is best suited as a rush linebacker in a 3-4. He’s not a premium pass rusher but possesses desirable length and slippery body turn to create pressure with secondary rush effort or when activated in a twisting front. He carries decent core strength but might always struggle as a run defender due to below-average bend. His lack of speed and suddenness could work against him and his ceiling might be as a good backup with rotational potential off the edge.” – Lance Zierlein"

Wonnum was a 4-year contributor for the Gamecocks, finishing his career with 137 tackles, 29.5 TFL, and 14 sacks.  He also added an interception, a forced fumble, and 2 blocked kicks.  Wonnum is projected as a Day 3 selection in the upcoming draft.

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