Watch: Nick Emmanwori Opens Up About NFL Talks and His development at South Carolina

As the NFL Combine kicks off this week, several former South Carolina Gamecocks are showcasing their talents, but one player drawing significant attention is safety Nick Emmanwori. The standout defensive player had a media session on Thursday where he covered a variety of topics, including his interactions with NFL teams and his development during his time at South Carolina.

Emmanwori, who is considered one of the top safeties in this year’s draft class, hasn’t solidified himself as a first-round pick yet. However, there’s a strong expectation that he will impress at the combine. Emmanwori, standing at 6’3″ and 220 pounds, confidently predicts that he’ll run a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash.

Reflecting on his college career, Emmanwori accumulated 244 tackles, four tackles for loss, and six interceptions during his time at South Carolina. His ability to make plays consistently on the field is one of the reasons he’s being highly regarded as he prepares for the next level.

If Emmanwori’s performance at the combine matches his predictions, his draft stock could surge by the end of the weekend, making him one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s draft class.

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South Carolina Gamecocks Eliminated from Jared Curtis Recruitment Race

In a major development for the 2026 recruiting class, Jared Curtis has officially narrowed down his college choices, and unfortunately, the South Carolina Gamecocks have been cut from the running.

On Saturday, the highly coveted five-star quarterback announced that his decision is now down to Georgia and Oregon. This leaves South Carolina on the outside looking in, as the Gamecocks no longer appear to be in contention for Curtis’s commitment.

However, it’s important to note that Curtis has made it clear he will only be taking official visits to Georgia and Oregon, despite previously planning to visit South Carolina in late June. While this doesn’t completely shut the door on the Gamecocks, it does place them at a significant disadvantage.

Curtis, who is regarded as the No. 1 quarterback and the second-best player overall in the 2026 class, is also considered the best player from Tennessee according to composite rankings. His status as a five-star recruit makes his decision a highly watched one.

Even though it’s still early in the recruiting cycle, and the Gamecocks have ample opportunities to secure a strong class this year, missing out on Curtis is undoubtedly a blow.

Currently, South Carolina has five commitments in the 2026 class, with J’Zavien Currence, a standout safety who has been committed since last October, leading the charge.