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PHOTOS: 25 former Gamecocks participate in the Gamecock NFL Pro Day for 68 coaches, scouts, managers

Twenty-five former Gamecock players worked out in the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. The Pro Day was held at the Long Family Football Operations Center and the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility. The Pro Day was open to coaches of all 32 NFL teams. In total there were 68 coaches, scouts and general managers in attendance for all 32 teams. The former Gamecocks that participated in Tuesday's workouts included Kamaar Bell, Davis Beville, Dalevon Campbell, Terrell Dawkins, Gilber Edmond, Nick Emmanwori, O’Donnell Fortune, Tonka Hemingway, Alex Herrera, Alex Huntley, DeAndre Jules, Kyle Kennard, Demetrius Knight Jr., Kai Kroeger, Gage Larvadain, Vershon Lee, Bam Martin-Scott, Juju McDowell, Hunter Rogers, Raheim “Rocket” Sanders, T.J. Sanders, Joshua Simon, Torricelli Simpkins III, David Spaulding and Debo Williams. The workouts included the vertical jump, the broad jump, three-cone drills, and the short shuttle. These performances are helpful for the coaches and teams when it comes time for the NFL Draft on April 24, 2025.

Junior defensive back Nick Emmanwori catches the ball mid-air in a workout for the NFL coaches at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Emmanwori had many achievements from the 2024 season, including 2024 First-Team All-American, 2024 First-Team All-SEC, 2024 Safety of the Year, 2024 SEC Player of the Year and 2024 SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
Junior defensive back Nick Emmanwori catches the ball mid-air in a workout for the NFL coaches at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Emmanwori had many achievements from the 2024 season, including 2024 First-Team All-American, 2024 First-Team All-SEC, 2024 Safety of the Year, 2024 SEC Player of the Year and 2024 SEC Defensive Player of the Year.
Redshirt senior defensive back O'Donnell Fortune warms up for the NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025, at the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility. Fortune recorded 47 tackles in the 2024 season, 41 of which were solo stops.
Redshirt senior defensive back O'Donnell Fortune warms up for the NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025, at the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility. Fortune recorded 47 tackles in the 2024 season, 41 of which were solo stops.
Graduate offensive lineman Kamaar Bell participates in an offensive line drill at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. In the 2024 season, Bell started every game for the Gamecocks and was the second in line for most snaps amongst the entire Gamecock offensive line.
Graduate offensive lineman Kamaar Bell participates in an offensive line drill at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. In the 2024 season, Bell started every game for the Gamecocks and was the second in line for most snaps amongst the entire Gamecock offensive line.
Senior wide receiver Gage Larvadain jumps up for the ball at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Larvadain had the best marks in both the vertical jump at 38.5 inches and the 40-yard dash at 4.45 seconds.
Senior wide receiver Gage Larvadain jumps up for the ball at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Larvadain had the best marks in both the vertical jump at 38.5 inches and the 40-yard dash at 4.45 seconds.
University of South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer stands with his son at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Twenty-five former Gamecocks participated in workouts such as the broad jump, 40-yard dash, short shuttle and three-cone drills.
University of South Carolina football head coach Shane Beamer stands with his son at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Twenty-five former Gamecocks participated in workouts such as the broad jump, 40-yard dash, short shuttle and three-cone drills.
Senior running back Raheim "Rocket" Sanders catches a ball in front of NFL coaches and general managers on March 18, 2025, as the Gamecocks held their NFL Pro Day. Sanders was awarded the 2024 co-Steve Spurrier MVP Offense award for his 2024 season, in which he had 881 total yards.
Senior running back Raheim "Rocket" Sanders catches a ball in front of NFL coaches and general managers on March 18, 2025, as the Gamecocks held their NFL Pro Day. Sanders was awarded the 2024 co-Steve Spurrier MVP Offense award for his 2024 season, in which he had 881 total yards.
Graduate offensive lineman Kamaar Bell and redshirt senior offensive lineman Torricelli Simpkins III face off in a workout for NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. The two were among a group of 25 former Gamecock players who worked out for 68 NFL coaches and general managers.
Graduate offensive lineman Kamaar Bell and redshirt senior offensive lineman Torricelli Simpkins III face off in a workout for NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. The two were among a group of 25 former Gamecock players who worked out for 68 NFL coaches and general managers.
Senior running back Raheim "Rocket" Sanders gets set to run at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Sanders ended the 2024 season with multiple accolades, including the 2024 College Football Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Senior running back Raheim "Rocket" Sanders gets set to run at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Sanders ended the 2024 season with multiple accolades, including the 2024 College Football Comeback Player of the Year Award.
Two members of the University of South Carolina football team embrace as they begin their Pro Day for NFL scouts on March 18, 2025, at the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility. The Pro Day consisted of 25 former Gamecock players working out for the NFL coaches.
Two members of the University of South Carolina football team embrace as they begin their Pro Day for NFL scouts on March 18, 2025, at the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility. The Pro Day consisted of 25 former Gamecock players working out for the NFL coaches.
Junior defensive back Nick Emmanwori makes a diving catch at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Emmanwori had four interceptions for the Gamecocks in the 2024 season.
Junior defensive back Nick Emmanwori makes a diving catch at the Gamecock NFL Pro Day on March 18, 2025. Emmanwori had four interceptions for the Gamecocks in the 2024 season.