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South Carolina Football’s GOAT Series: Top-15 greatest linebackers of all-time

By Kevin Miller

TJ Brunson held down the middle of the defense for several years for South Carolina football. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
TJ Brunson held down the middle of the defense for several years for South Carolina football. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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TJ Brunson held down the middle of the defense for several years for South Carolina football. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

South Carolina Football’s No. 9 Linebacker of All-Time:
TJ Brunson

A Columbia native, TJ Brunson (2015-2018) was originally committed to Louisville but flipped to his hometown program shortly before Signing Day. South Carolina football fans are sure glad he had a change of heart as Brunson went on to become one of the Gamecock program’s best linebackers.

After playing in a reserve role as a freshman, Brunson took over the Mike linebacker job and was a stud in the middle for three seasons. He led the team in tackles as a junior and senior and was selected as an All-SEC performer in his final campaign. After graduating, Brunson was drafted by the New York Giants and had a short NFL stint before a knee injury ended his career.

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