South Carolina Gamecocks Send 11 Players to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Tying for Second-Most in SEC
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:
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.
Oscar Adaway III of South Carolina named to SEC Football and SAAC Leadership Councils
Four student-athletes from SEC schools have been selected by their peers to hold leadership roles in the SEC Leadership Councils following recent meetings at the SEC offices.
South Carolina’s Oscar Adaway III and Vanderbilt’s Bryan Longwell were appointed Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the SEC Football Leadership Council. Meanwhile, Alabama’s Barry Evans and Texas’ Ethan Doehler were chosen as Chair and Vice Chair of the SEC Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC).
Adaway, from North Little Rock, Ark., played in 13 games for the Gamecocks last season, earning two starts. In the Citrus Bowl against Illinois, he scored a 36-yard touchdown run. This marks his first year on the SEC Football Leadership Council.
Longwell, a native of Nashville, Tenn., is serving in his second year on the SEC Football Leadership Council. In 2024, he played in all 13 games for Vanderbilt and led the team with 89 tackles.
Evans, a sophomore from Mascoutah, Ill., is returning as SAAC Chair for a second year. Last year, he participated in SEC Spring Meetings with other student-athletes and represented the SEC at the NCAA Convention earlier this year. Evans is a member of Alabama’s track and field team, which is ranked nationally.
Doehler, a junior from San Antonio, Texas, is part of the top-ranked Texas swimming and diving team. He earned a spot on the CSCAA Scholar All-America Team and was included on the Big 12 Academic Honor Roll.
The SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Councils offer SEC student-athletes an opportunity to collaborate with campus leaders and conference staff. Councils representing football, men’s and women’s basketball, and SAAC create a platform to address student-athlete issues, wellness, and playing rules.
