The NFL Draft concluded on Saturday, and South Carolina football saw five players selected during this year’s event. Safety Nick Emmanwori (round two, pick three; 35th overall), defensive lineman TJ Sanders (round two,

Defensive tackle TJ Sanders was drafted on Friday by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (No. 41 pick overall). Of note: Bills general manager Brandon Beane was in Columbia for South Carolina’s Pro Day in mid-March.

University of South Carolina Edge rusher Kyle Kennard was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 23rd pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Saturday. He was 125th player taken overall.