Tiger & Gamecock NFL draft picks

We’ve said it before, we’ll say it again. It’s been a big year for South Carolina sports.

And, this year’s NFL draft was no different. Clemson’s six draft selections tied for eighth in the nation and the Gamecocks signed five free-agent deals.

Clemson Tigers

• Mike Williams | Chargers
• Deshaun Watson | Texans
• Cordrea Tankersley | Dolphins
• Wayne Gallman | Giants
• Carlos Watkins | Texans
• Jordan Leggett | Jets

Plus, four other Clemson Tigers have joined the Chargers, Steelers, and Giants in free agent deals.

Bonus: Deshaun Watson bought his mom a new car after the draft. Now, that’s what you call a birthday present.

South Carolina Gamecocks

• Darius English | Falcons
• Masoon Zandi | Chargers
• Mason Zandy | Chargers
• Drew Williams | Buccaneers
• Marquavious Lewis | Buffalo Bills

See all the picks here (including Coastal Carolina, East Carolina, and more.)

4 min read// SB Nation