The 2026 NFL Draft just wrapped up… so naturally we’re already looking ahead to 2027 👀🔥

In this episode, we break down why South Carolina Gamecocks football could be headed for a MASSIVE NFL Draft class next year — potentially 2-3x bigger than what we just saw.

We start with the headliners, including potential first-round talents like Nyck Harbor, Jacarrius Peak, LaNorris Sellers, and Dylan Stewart. What do they need to prove this season to lock in early-round status?

From there, we dive into the depth that could make this class special — including a rising secondary led by Vicari Swain and Judge Collier, plus physically gifted linebackers like Fred Johnson and Justin Okoronkwo who could explode onto draft boards with a big 2026 season.

We also break down the defensive line group — Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy, Tomiwa Durojaiye, Kelby Collins, and Troy Pikes — and why this unit could quietly produce multiple NFL Draft picks.

Plus, don’t sleep on transfer edge Caleb Herring, who could be one of the biggest risers in the entire class.

🔥 Topics Covered:

Way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft outlook
South Carolina’s potential first-rounders
Depth pieces that could boost draft numbers
Defensive pipeline building in Columbia
Breakout candidates and sleeper prospects
Final draft projections (how many Gamecocks get picked?)

Is South Carolina on the verge of becoming a true NFL pipeline program?

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