Gamecocks CB declares for 2026 NFL Draft, projected first-round pick

South Carolina’s standout cornerback enters the 2026 NFL Draft, drawing early first-round projections after a breakout season.

Coastal Carolina v South Carolina | Matt Kelley/GettyImagesSouth Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft according to social media, opting to forego his remaining college eligibility after a breakout season with the Gamecocks. The announcement makes Cisse the first player from the 2025 South Carolina roster to enter the draft conversation this cycle.

South Carolina star cornerback Brandon Cisse is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft, he told ESPN. ESPN’s @FieldYates projected him as the No. 29 overall pick in his…