Iconic Gamecocks player becomes the first to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Breaking news from New Orleans, where Sterling Sharpe, the legendary Gamecocks receiver, made history as the first player from the University of South Carolina to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This major achievement was announced on Thursday, February 6, during the NFL Honors event.

NFL career

Sharpe, who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1988 to 1994, saw his career unfortunately cut short by a neck injury. Despite this setback, the wide receiver finished his NFL career with impressive stats, recording 595 receptions, 8,134 receiving yards, and 65 touchdowns.

USC career

At South Carolina, Sharpe was a standout, becoming the school’s all-time leader in receptions with 169 catches, 2,497 yards, and 17 touchdowns. His breakout season came in 1986, when he totaled 74 receptions, 1,106 yards, and 10 touchdowns.

In an even more remarkable twist, Sharpe now shares the honor with his brother, Shannon Sharpe, a 3-time Super Bowl champion, as the first siblings ever enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is a proud moment for the Sharpe family and a historic achievement for both brothers.

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First-Round Projections Have South Carolina DT T.J. Sanders As a Top NFL Draft Pick

The 2025 NFL Draft process is in full swing, and former South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders is now considered a potential first-round pick.

Although Sanders might have flown under the radar this season due to the dominant performances of South Carolina’s EDGE rushers, Dylan Stewart and Kyle Kennard, he is gaining recognition as the draft approaches. National analysts, including NFL Network’s lead draft expert, Daniel Jeremiah, are starting to take notice of Sanders’ impressive tape.

Jeremiah recently released his updated NFL Mock Draft, where he has Sanders going 31st overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. Regarding the potential selection, Jeremiah commented:

“There has not been a lot of buzz for Sanders, but I thought his tape was outstanding. He’s really twitchy and would fit right in with the bevy of talented defensive linemen in Philly.”

T.J. Sanders’ accolades include:

• 2024 Third-Team All-America (College Football Nation)
• 2024 First-Team All-SEC (College Football Nation)
• 2024 Second-Team All-SEC (AP, Phil Steele)
• 2024 SEC Interior Defender of the Year (College Football Nation)
• 2023 Third-Team All-SEC (College Football Network)
• 2023 Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele)
• 2023 Nutrition Award
• 2023 Rex Enright Defensive Player of the Spring
• 2023 co-South Carolina Spirit Award – Defense