South Carolina Gamecocks Send 11 Players to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Tying for Second-Most in SEC

Eleven South Carolina Gamecocks football players have been invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, ranking fifth nationally and tying for the second-highest representation in the SEC.
Nov 30, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer talk after the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images
Nov 30, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and South Carolina Head Coach Shane Beamer talk after the game at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images | Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

​The South Carolina Gamecocks have achieved a significant milestone by securing invitations for eleven of their players to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. This accomplishment places them fifth nationally in terms of the number of participants and ties them for the second-highest representation within the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

This marks a notable increase from the previous year, when five Gamecocks were invited to the 2024 NFL Combine. The substantial rise in invitations underscores the program's ongoing development and the growing recognition of its players' talents at the national level.​

This impressive representation underscores the program's commitment to developing NFL-caliber athletes. Here's an introduction to the Gamecocks' invitees:​

  • Rocket Sanders (RB)
  • Josh Simon (TE)
  • Torricelli Simpkins (IOL)
  • Tonka Hemingway (DT)
  • DeAndre Jules (DT)
  • Kyle Kennard (EDGE)
  • T.J. Sanders (DT)
  • Demetrius Knight (LB)
  • Bam Martin-Scott (LB)
  • Nick Emmanwori (S)
  • O'Donnell Fortune (CB)

These eleven athletes will participate in the combine, aiming to impress NFL scouts and coaches ahead of the draft.

The 2025 NFL Scouting Combine is scheduled to take place in Indianapolis from February 24 to March 3. This event offers prospects a platform to exhibit their skills and athleticism in front of NFL coaches, scouts, and executives, playing a crucial role in their journey toward the NFL Draft.

The Gamecocks' impressive representation at the combine not only highlights the individual achievements of the players but also reflects the program's commitment to excellence and its success in developing NFL-caliber talent.​

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