Below is information, including stats and news stories, on all former Gamecocks who held a spot on an NFL roster or practice squad during the 2026 season.

NATE ADKINS
Denver Broncos
Tight End
Lettered at South Carolina 2022

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Saw action in Denver’s 31-10 loss to Kansas City (Sept. 14).

NICK BARRETT
Los Angeles Chargers
Defensive End
Lettered at South Carolina 2021, 2023-25

2026 Updates
Week 1 –

JALEN BROOKS
Arizona Cardinals
Wide Receiver
Lettered at South Carolina 2020-22

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Saw action in Arizona’s 26-14 win against the Los Angeles Chargers (Sept. 13).

BRANDON CISSE
Green Bay Packers
Defensive Back
Lettered at South Carolina 2025

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had one tackle in Green Bay’s 39-22 loss to Minnesota (Sept. 13).

JADEVEON CLOWNEY
Houston Texans
Defensive Line
Lettered at South Carolina 2011-13

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had one sack, one tackle and two quarterback hits in Houston’s 36-31 loss to Buffalo (Sept. 13).

MARCELLAS DIAL
New England Patriots
Defensive Back
Lettered at South Carolina 2021-23

2026 Updates
Currently on the practice squad for the New England Patriots

RICO DOWDLE
Pittsburgh Steelers
Running Back
Lettered at South Carolina 2016-19

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had two catches for six yards and eight rushes for 15 yards in Pittsburgh’s 20-13 win against Atlanta (Sept. 13).

NICK EMMANWORI
Seattle Seahawks
Defensive Back
Lettered at South Carolina 2022-24

2026 Updates
Week 1 –
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KINGSLEY ENAGBARE
New York Jets
Defensive End
Lettered at South Carolina 2019-21

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had one sack and two tackles, including one solo, in New York’s 23-10 win over Tennessee (Sept. 13).

NICK GARGIULO
Denver Broncos
Offensive Line
Lettered at South Carolina 2023

2026 Updates
Currently on injured reserve for the Denver Broncos.

JOVAUGHN GWYN
Baltimore Ravens
Offensive Line
Lettered at South Carolina 2019-22

2026 Updates
Week 1 –

TONKA HEMINGWAY
Las Vegas Raiders
Defensive Line
Lettered at South Carolina 2020-24

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had four tackles, including one solo, in Las Vegas’ 27-13 win against Miami (Sept. 13).

JAYCEE HORN
Carolina Panthers
Cornerback
Lettered at South Carolina 2018-20

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had three tackles, including two solos, in Carolina’s 59-37 loss to Chicago (Sept. 13).

ERNEST JONES
Seattle Seahawks
Linebacker
Lettered at South Carolina 2018-20

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had 13 tackles, including eight solos, in Seattle’s 13-10 win over New England (Sept. 9).

JALON KILGORE
Buffalo Bills
Defensive Back
Lettered at South Carolina 2023-25

2026 Updates
Week 1 –

JAVON KINLAW
Washington Commanders
Defensive Tackle
Lettered at South Carolina 2017-19

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had two tackles, including one solo, in Washington’s 24-22 loss to Philadelphia (Sept. 13).

DEMETRIUS KNIGHT
Cincinnati Bengals
Linebacker
Lettered at South Carolina 2024

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had seven tackles, including five solos, and a 27-yard fumble recovery touchdown in Cincinnati’s 33-27 win over Tampa Bay (Sept. 13).

KAI KROEGER
Houston Texans
Punter
Lettered at South Carolina 2020-24

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had four punts for 208 yards, including one 59 yard punt, in Houston’s 36-31 loss to Buffalo (Sept. 13).

GAGE LARVADIAN
Baltimore Ravens
Wide Receiver
Lettered at South Carolina 2024

2026 Updates
Currently on the practice squad for the Baltimore Ravens.

XAVIER LEGETTE
Carolina Panthers
Wide Receiver
Lettered at South Carolina 2019-23

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Saw action in Carolina’s 59-37 loss to Chicago (Sept. 13).

BAM MARTIN-SCOTT
Carolina Panthers
Linebacker
Lettered at South Carolina 2022-24

2026 Updates
Currently on injured reserve for the Carolina Panthers.

NICK MUSE
Atlanta Falcons
Tight End
Lettered at South Carolina 2019-21

2026 Updates
Currently on the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad

KEISEAN NIXON
Green Bay Packers
Cornerback
Lettered at South Carolina 2017-18

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had five tackles, including three solos, half a sack, two quarterback hits and one 11-yard interception in Green Bay’s 39-22 loss to Minnesota (Sept. 13).

ZACCH PICKENS
Atlanta Falcons
Defensive End
Lettered at South Carolina 2019-22

2026 Updates
Currently on the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad.

ADAM PRENTICE
Denver Broncos
Fullback
Lettered at South Carolina 2020

2026 Updates
Currently on the Denver Broncos’ practice squad.

SPENCER RATTLER
New Orleans Saints
Quarterback
Lettered at South Carolina 2022-23

2026 Updates
Week 1 –

DARIUS RUSH
Washington Commanders
Defensive Back
Lettered at South Carolina 2019-22

2026 Updates
Currently on the Washington Commanders’ practice squad.

DEEBO SAMUEL
San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receiver
Lettered at South Carolina 2015-16, 2018

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had six catches for 48 yards and a touchdown and one rush for 12 yards in San Francisco’s 27-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams (Sept. 10).

RAHEIM “ROCKET” SANDERS
Cleveland Browns
Running Back
Lettered at South Carolina 2024

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had three catches for 25 yards in Cleveland’s 34-10 loss to Jacksonville (Sept. 13).

TJ SANDERS
Buffalo Bills
Defensive Line
Lettered at South Carolina 2022-24

2026 Updates
Week 1 –

BRYAN THOMAS JR.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Defensive End
Lettered at South Carolina 2022-25

2026 Updates
Week 1 –

D.J. WONNUM
Detroit Lions
Defensive End
Lettered at South Carolina 2016-19

2026 Updates
Week 1 – Had three tackles, including one solo, in Detroit’s 31-30 win over New Orleans (Sept. 13).