**Kyle Kennard Shines at NFL Combine: South Carolina Star Eyes Early Draft Selection**
South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard is turning heads at the 2025 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, solidifying his status as a potential Day 1 or Day 2 pick. The reigning Nagurski Trophy winner, known for his explosive playmaking at South Carolina, showcased his physical tools during Thursday’s defensive line and linebacker workouts.
**Kyle Kennard’s Combine Metrics**
– **Height**: 6’4”
– **Weight**: 254 lbs
– **Arm Length**: 34”
– **Hand Size**: 9 ¾”
– **40-Yard Dash**: *Pending*
– **Vertical Jump**: *Pending*
– **Bench Press**: *Pending*
– **3-Cone Drill**: *Pending*
*Results updated in real time as events conclude.*
**Draft Projection**
Kennard, a disruptive force off the edge with 13.5 career sacks and 27.5 tackles for loss, is widely projected as a first- or second-round pick. His blend of size, agility, and technique has scouts buzzing, though he’ll need strong testing numbers to leapfrog top prospects like Alabama’s Dallas Turner and UCLA’s Laiatu Latu.
**Gamecocks Well-Represented in Indianapolis**
South Carolina sent a loaded contingent to the Combine, including:
– **Raheim Sanders** (RB)
– **Joshua Simon** (TE)
– **Tonka Hemingway** (DL)
– **Nick Emmanwori** (DB)
– **O’Donnell Fortune** (DB)
Kennard’s performance could cement his place as the highest-drafted Gamecock this year. Stay tuned for updates as he completes drills!
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