NFL Week One: Gamecocks In The League

South Carolina routinely pumps out NFL-caliber expertise, evident by the variety of former Gamecocks making performs each Sunday. The NFL formally kicked off this previous Sunday, and as anticipated, South Carolina gamers have been impacting video games.

They’ve a broad spectrum of former expertise within the league. Some are stars that seem like franchise cornerstones, equivalent to huge receiver Deebo Samuel and nook Stephon Gilmore, whereas others are stable position gamers which have made profitable careers in area of interest roles.

Regardless, expertise improvement stays a power for the scarlet and black. Recruits discover which gamers dominate within the professionals, observing which faculties give them the perfect shot at generational wealth on the highest degree.

Followers can anticipate extra high-level play from these Carolina stars, however right here is how they fared to kick off the yr.

Deebo Samuel, 49ers WR – Samuel tallied ten touches for 60 complete yards, discovering the top zone for San Francisco’s lone landing. The 49ers misplaced to the Chicago Bears 10-19, and Samuel struggled to discover a reference to quarterback Trey Lance.

Jadeveon Clowney, Browns EDGE – Clowney had three tackles, 0.5 sacks, and a move deflection in a season-opening win towards the Carolina Panthers. He’s coming off a profession yr with Cleveland, with thirty-seven tackles and 9 sacks.

Stephon Gilmore, Colts CB – The 2019 Defensive Participant of the Yr had three tackles in his debut with Indianapolis, who tied the Houston Texans. Gilmore has had a perplexing previous few seasons however has recaptured a few of his magic, in response to coaching camp studies.

Javon Kinlaw, 49ers DT – Kinlaw suffered an harm vs. the Bears however returned to motion. He confronted double groups for many of the afternoon however made a constructive impression from the inside.

Jaycee Horn, Panthers CB – Horn had 5 tackles in a loss to the Browns. He missed fourteen video games his rookie yr, making this a extremely anticipated season debut. Horn dedicated two expensive holding penalties however nonetheless shook the rust off and improved over the sport.

Melvin Ingram, Dolphins EDGE – Ingram made his debut with Miami and made a direct splash. He had three tackles, one TFL, and returned a fumble for a landing. Ingram constantly pressured the quarterback within the Dolphin win and was a giant winner of week one.

Mike Davis, Ravens RB – Davis toted the ball twice for eleven yards in a season-opening win towards the Jets, 24-9.

Shi Smith, Panthers WR – Shi had one catch for twelve yards on three targets in a loss to the Browns.

Hayden Hurst, Bengals TE – Hurst continues to compile a productive profession as a journeyman tight finish. He hauled in 5 passes for 46 yards in an additional time loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, beginning his reference to quarterback Joe Burrow.

Kingsley Enagbare, Packers EDGE – Kingsley had two tackles in his NFL debut towards the Minnesota Vikings. Inexperienced Bay misplaced 7-23, however Enagbare gave the impression to be a respectable a part of the sting rotation.

Keisean Nixon, Packers CB – Nixon had one sort out towards the Vikings however left halfway by the competition with a shoulder harm.

Rashad Fenton, Chiefs CB – Fenton made 4 tackles and had one move deflection in a 44-21 win over the Cardinals. Fenton made a number of flash performs that excited NFL analysts.

Chris Lammons, Chiefs CB – Lammons had one sort out within the win over Arizona.

D.J. Wonnum, Vikings EDGE – Wonnum had two tackles and one sack in a victory over the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

Ryan Succop, Buccaneers Ok – Succop performed in a Sunday Night time Soccer win over the Dallas Cowboys, netting 4 discipline objectives and an additional level. He missed a brief discipline purpose early on however redeemed himself by booming a 47-yard attempt to shut the primary half.

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