The South Carolina Gamecocks didn’t have a particularly busy NFL Draft, but still saw five players selected to begin their professional careers throughout the multiday event: Defensive back Cam Smith, defensive lineman Zacch Pickens, cornerback Darius Rush, offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn and receiver Jalen Brooks came off the board.
Smith, chosen 51st overall in the second round by the Miami Dolphins, became South Carolina’s 32nd defensive back taken in the NFL Draft. Smith put together a strong career for the Gamecocks, making multiple All-SEC and All-America teams while compiling 91 tackles, six interceptions, and 18 pass breakups in 33 games played, which included 19 starts.