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I’m not sure about the level of edge rushers available when we pick, but one guy that intrigues me is Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas. As a lb he’s played all over the place for Texas. Would he benefit from moving to edge full time in our 3-4? He looks to have all the traits you want in that role but I don’t know enough about him.

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On 1/13/2026 at 8:14 AM, Martin said:

I’m not sure about the level of edge rushers available when we pick, but one guy that intrigues me is Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas. As a lb he’s played all over the place for Texas. Would he benefit from moving to edge full time in our 3-4? He looks to have all the traits you want in that role but I don’t know enough about him.

Sounds like this year's Jalon Walker.  

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I am going to agree with Linville this time--I think we need to get a veteran edge (We have Jones II, Scourton, and Princely--2 developmental guys and a decent veteran).  We don't really think of Jones because he had a hamstring injury weeks 3 and 4 and a back that required surgery Week 6-17.  He still managed 10 pressures, and he will be 28.  Princely Umanmielen only played in approximately 18-20% of the snaps and he struggled at times.  Basically, he was a situational pass rusher.  He got 1.5 sacks and 10 pressures.  He should improve, but for now, he is what he is.  Scourton gives us hope.  For a rookie (and thanks to Jones II's injuries, he was given more PT), he had 8 sacks--and held the edge.  He played at a first-round draft pick level.  He has the potential to become "that guy" in 2026.

We lose Wonnum, who played nearly 700 snaps and amassed 3 whole sacks.  For a person raised a Gamecock, I would not be upset if we purged our roster of all South Carolina alumni.   However, I see it this way:  Wonnum was decent holding the edge, something Patrick Jones II and Scourton have demonstrated at a high level.  He is a liability, if you ask me.   

Jones had 7 sacks one season in Minnesota and is known for his inside rushing ability--not what you would call a speed rusher.  I think Princely was a bit disappointing, but he was a bit raw.  Out of college, they described him as being a bit predictable.  I see no reason he will not improve in 2026 and become a situational pass rusher.  

Basically, with Scourton and Princely expected to continue to develop and Jones II returning from injury, I think we need another veteran (if we can get a good one) to give us balance and depth.  A third developmental player is not ideal.  

Draft:  OT, LB, WR, OL depth, S.

Free Agency:  Edge, possibly a WR;  re-sign Mays, Cuhran, BC (??), and Nijman.  Let walk:  Wonnum, Scott, Dowdle.  I see about $20m per year after signing the OL depth.  Spend it on a veteran edge.  

Players like Reddick (Tampa), Bosa (Buffalo), Khalil Mack (LAC) could be available on a one or two year deal in the $15m range.  We could splurge here, but I think a veteran situational pass rusher (depending on Jones II's back) is all we need while our 2 young guns develop.

 

 

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I’m very intrigued by TJ Parker. Had a just ok year after two outstanding years. Still really young. Felt like the whole Clemson team was off this year. He could be a very good pick for us in the first round. 

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On 1/16/2026 at 12:36 PM, firefox1234 said:

I hope we don’t reach for an edge at #19. I feel like this draft has a lot of edge talent day 2.

The value is in round 2.  Good call.  I think we are going OT in round 1, unless the top 3, maybe 4 are gone.

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6 minutes ago, Martin said:

I’m very intrigued by TJ Parker. Had a just ok year after two outstanding years. Still really young. Felt like the whole Clemson team was off this year. He could be a very good pick for us in the first round. 

Except we never take Clemson players--

but this year I think we break that rule.  Especially since our run on Gamecocks is not going well.  

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I’d like Gabe Jacas in middle rounds. Athletic 6’3” 275. Seems like he could be OLB in current system or traditional DE if we were to ever change back schemes. 

2x state wrestling champ. I love having linemen w martial arts or wrestling backgrounds - they understand leverage and it shows on the field. 

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