The 2025 NFL regular season may have wrapped up last weekend, but South Carolina made its presence felt on the professional stage once again. There are 13 former Gamecocks heading into the postseason, while several other logged meaningful snaps across the league. From breakout rookie performances to proven veterans in the NFL, here is a complete breakdown of how every former Gamecock fared in Week 18 and where they stand entering the playoffs.
AFC West
Kyle Kennard, EDGE, Los Angeles Chargers
Kennard did not record a stat in the season finale against Denver, but the rookie appeared in five games. He finished his debut campaign with two total tackles. The Chargers will face New England in the Wild Card round on Sunday night.
Dalevon Campbell, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Campbell did not play in Week 18 and never appeared in a regular-season game after being elevated from the practice squad in Week 15.
Tonka Hemingway, DT, Las Vegas Raiders
Hemingway posted two tackles in the Raiders’ season-ending win over Kansas City. In nine games, the rookie recorded eight tackles, four sacks, and a fumble recovery. Las Vegas missed the postseason and now holds the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Nate Adkins, TE, Denver Broncos
Adkins did not record a stat in Week 18, but he appeared in nine games this season, catching six passes for 48 yards. Denver enters the playoffs as the AFC’s top seed.
Nick Gargiulo, G, Denver Broncos
Unfortunately, Gargiulo missed the entire season with a torn ACL and will not return during the postseason.
Adam Prentice, FB, Denver Broncos
Prentice finished the season playing all 17 games, rushing for 44 yards and adding six receptions for 53 yards. He did not record a stat in the regular-season finale, however.
Zacch Pickens, DL, Kansas City Chiefs
Pickens assisted on a tackle in Week 18 after being elevated from the practice squad late in the season. However, Kansas City missed the playoffs.
AFC East
TJ Sanders, DT, Buffalo Bills
Sanders capped off his rookie season with his first career sack in a win over the Jets. He played in 12 games and had 16 tackles. Buffalo hosts Jacksonville in the Wild Card round on Sunday.
Alex Huntley, DT, Miami Dolphins
Huntley spent the entire season on the Dolphins’ practice squad.
Marcellas Dial, DB, New England Patriots
Dial missed the season after suffering a torn ACL during training camp.
Nick Muse, TE, New York Jets
Muse rotated through multiple practice squads including the Cardinals, Jets, and Rams. He did not appear in a regular-season game.
AFC North
Raheim “Rocket” Sanders, RB, Cleveland Browns
Sanders rushed for 26 yards on five carries in Week 18 against the Bengals. He appeared in four games, totaling 92 rushing yards and a touchdown. Cleveland missed the playoffs.
Gage Larvadain, WR, Cleveland Browns
Larvadain finished his rookie year with seven catches for 71 yards across 13 games, contributing primarily on special teams.
Demetrius Knight II, LB, Cincinnati Bengals
Knight had one of the strongest rookie seasons by a former Gamecock, finishing with 106 tackles, three sacks, one forced fumble, and two interceptions. Cincinnati missed the postseason.
AFC South
Chris Lammons, CB, Indianapolis Colts
Lammons remained on injured reserve with a foot injury. He appeared in 10 games this season, recording 17 tackles and one interception. Indianapolis missed the postseason.
NFC South
Jovaughn Gwyn, C, Atlanta Falcons
Gwyn did not play in Week 18 and struggled to crack the rotation down the stretch. His last action was in Week 9. The Falcons missed the postseason.
Joshua Simon, TE, Atlanta Falcons
Simon spent the entire season on Atlanta’s practice squad.
Jaycee Horn, CB, Carolina Panthers
Horn finished the regular season with 37 tackles and five interceptions. Carolina faces the Rams in the NFC playoffs as the NFC South champions.
Xavier Legette, WR, Carolina Panthers
Legette finished with 22 yards on three catches in Week 18's game against Tampa Bay, closing the season with 35 receptions for 363 yards.
DJ Wonnum, OLB, Carolina Panthers
Wonnum recorded five tackles in the finale and finished the season with 42 tackles, three sacks, one interception, and a fumble recovery.
Rico Dowdle, RB, Carolina Panthers
Dowdle rushed for ten yards on seven carries against Tampa Bay on Sunday. He also delivered another 1,000-yard rushing season, adding six touchdowns and a career-high 297 receiving yards.
Bam Martin-Scott, LB, Carolina Panthers
Martin-Scott assisted on a tackle in the regular season finale game. The rookie appeared in all 17 games, recording 21 tackles and forcing a fumble.
Spencer Rattler, QB, New Orleans Saints
Rattler was inactive in Week 18 due to injury to his finger. He appeared in nine games, throwing for 1,586 yards and eight touchdowns before being benched midseason.
Torricelli Simpkins III, G/C, New Orleans Saints
Simpkins started most of the season at left guard. New Orleans missed the playoffs.
Kai Kroeger, P, New Orleans Saints
Kroeger punted four times in the season finale. He also punted in all 17 games for the Saints, totaling 56 punts with 18 downed inside the 20.
NFC North
Keisean Nixon, CB, Green Bay Packers
Nixon recorded one tackle in Week 18 and finished with a career-high 17 pass deflections and an interception.
Kingsley Enagbare, EDGE, Green Bay Packers
Enagbare finished the season with 39 tackles and two sacks.
Vershon Lee, G/C, Minnesota Vikings
Lee spent the season on the Vikings’ practice squad.
NFC East
Deebo Samuel, WR, Washington Commanders
Samuel closed the season with two receptions for 20 yards on Sunday. He ends the season 72 catches for 727 yards and five touchdowns. Washington missed the playoffs.
Javon Kinlaw, DT, Washington Commanders
Kinlaw finished the season with four tackles against the Eagles. He also posted a career-high 43 tackles in his first season with Washington.
Darius Rush, DB, Washington Commanders
Rush spent most of the season on the practice squad and was placed on IR in December.
Dante Miller, RB, New York Giants
Miller spent the season on the Giants’ practice squad.
Jadeveon Clowney, LB, Dallas Cowboys
Clowney absolutely dominated in Week 18 with six tackles, three sacks, and a forced fumble. He finished the season with 8.5 sacks in 13 games after a midseason signing. The Cowboys missed the postseason, however.
NFC West
Nick Emmanwori, S, Seattle Seahawks
Emmanwori recorded seven tackles in Week 18 and finished with 81 tackles in 14 games. Seattle earned the NFC’s No. 1 seed.
Ernest Jones IV, LB, Seattle Seahawks
Jones made five tackles against San Francisco on Sunday, and posted 126 tackles, five interceptions, and a defensive touchdown this season.
Jalen Brooks, WR, Arizona Cardinals
Brooks appeared in five games after joining Arizona late in the season, catching three passes for 51 yards.
Looking Forward
Former South Carolina Gamecocks continue to quietly stack relevance in the NFL. From Pro Bowlers and playoff contributors to rookies finding their way, the Gamecock pipeline is alive and increasingly visible on football’s biggest stage.