**”South Carolina’s Raheim Sanders Eyes NFL Draft Rise: Can the Gamecocks’ Star RB Shine at the Combine?”**
The **South Carolina Gamecocks** have a strong presence at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, with **11 players** showcasing their talents—including running back **Raheim Sanders**, who aims to boost his draft stock this week.
### **Raheim Sanders’ Draft Outlook**
Sanders, a transfer from Arkansas, is currently projected as a **sixth-round pick** (per *NFL Mock Draft Database*), entering a crowded running back class featuring top prospects like **Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty**, **Tennessee’s Dylan Sampson**, **Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson**, and **Ohio State’s Treveyon Henderson**.
The combine (where Sanders competes **Saturday**) and South Carolina’s **Pro Day** offer critical opportunities for the 6’2”, 225-pound back to climb draft boards. In 2024, Sanders rushed for **881 yards**, **11 touchdowns**, and **4.8 yards per carry**, proving his versatility in SEC offenses.
### **Sanders’ Path to the Pros**
After transferring to South Carolina, Sanders became a focal point of the Gamecocks’ ground attack. His blend of power and agility makes him a intriguing late-round sleeper, but he’ll need standout combine drills (40-yard dash, agility tests) to stand out in a deep RB class.
### **Full List of Gamecocks at the 2025 NFL Combine**
– **Raheim Sanders, RB**
– **Joshua Simon, TE**
– **Torricelli Simpkins III, OL**
– **Tonka Hemingway, DL**
– **DeAndre Jules, DL**
– **Kyle Kennard, DL**
– **TJ Sanders, DL**
– **Demetrius Knight Jr., LB**
– **Bam Martin-Scott, LB**
– **Nick Emmanwori, DB**
– O’Donnell Fortune, DB
What’s Next?
Sanders’ performance in Indianapolis could redefine his draft trajectory. For South Carolina fans, his journey—and the presence of 10 other Gamecocks—highlights the program’s growing NFL pipeline.
Can Sanders turn heads and rise up draft boards? Tune in Saturday to find out.
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