Sacks

The offensive line that gave up four sacks and nine quarterback hits in a playoff loss to the Houston Texans drafted only one rookie prospect: sixth-rounder Branson Taylor.

While he has a reputation as a run-stopper, Caldwell also flashed his pass-rush ability with 6 ½ sacks for Houston in 2023.

His 12 ½ career sacks at Georgia Tech are only one more than his one-season total for the Gamecocks.

Last season: Kennard was named SEC defensive player of the year and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Award winner as the nation’s most outstanding defensive player after leading the conference with 11 ½ sacks and 15 ½ tackles for loss.

The 22-year-old had 8½ sacks last year.