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The Las Vegas Raiders selected South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway with the 33rd pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft (No. 135

South Carolina football senior Tonka Hemingway on his way to the end zone against Oklahoma (CJ Driggers/GamecockCentral)

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South Carolina DT Tonka Hemingway selected in 2025 NFL Draft

After a solid performance at the NFL Combine, Tonka Hemingway participated in South Carolina's Pro Day last week. All 32 NFL teams were represented

'It's just a great experience': Tonka Hemingway's takeaways from Pro Day 2025

Coming off the bye week, Washington State transfer Cam Ward reminded the country why he's a favorite to win the Heisman Trophy and one of the top

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This past weekend saw the South Carolina football team pick up a 35-9 win over Oklahoma. The Gamecocks jumped out to an early 21-0 lead in the

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Pair of Gamecocks earn SEC Player of the Week recognitions after dominant win over Oklahoma

The first week of the college football season was an odd one in the Bluegrass but there is no time to stop now. Conference football begins

Aug 31, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer directs his team against the Old Dominion Monarchs in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

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The trenches are a violent place on the gridiron, pitting very large individuals against one another, snap after snap. There’s just two jobs at play:

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With more overall depth, South Carolina defensive line hopeful to improve in new season

The message was simple yet effective. "Run it back."  These three words sent shockwaves through Columbia. In the midst of his teammates entering the

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Tonka Hemingway explains why he decided to 'run it back' for a final season at South Carolina

South Carolina's defense is set to return multiple experienced veterans who are amongst the best players in the country at their respective

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Tonka Hemingway named top 10 defensive tackle in college football by Pro Football Focus

After a week-long palooza of SEC football in Dallas for the conference's annual media days, the league has released its latest set of preseason

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South Carolina's defense reaps the benefits with Alex Huntley returning for the 2024 season, but he's not the only veteran up front coming back.  "I

Alex Huntley speaks on Tonka Hemingway and South Carolina's big plans on defense this season

The SEC will look a little bit different next season, as Texas and Oklahoma join the conference and a divisionless schedule will make every week

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SEC Preseason All-Conference Team: Athlon releases 2024 prediction

We are less than two months away from the Kentucky football team reporting to campus for the beginning of fall training camp. Over the next few weeks

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Early Scouting Report: South Carolina Gamecocks

They didn't have to come back. They could've just left after last year when things were at a low. But instead, they've decided to stick around for

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Travian Robertson talks what it means to bring back veteran core of defensive line

Another key member of the South Carolina football program has inked a name, image, and likeness (NIL) deal with Garnet Trust, as it was announced

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Tonka Hemingway signs NIL deal with Garnet Trust

Kentucky is back on the road in Week 12 after a third consecutive loss in Kroger Field ended this year's home schedule. The Wildcats (6-4, 3-4) will

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Every now and then, South Carolina will face a goal line situation and have a trick up its sleeve. During the first drive on Saturday, the Gamecocks

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Tonka Hemingway does it all for South Carolina in win over Jacksonville State

Shane Beamer and the South Carolina staff are toeing a careful line this week as the Gamecocks are off on Saturday. The balance they're after, Beamer

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer gets ready before a game at Tennessee

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Shane Beamer addresses how South Carolina is addressing injury concerns during bye week

This Saturday, South Carolina is going to travel to Athens to take on the Georgia Bulldogs. Ahead of that game, head coach Kirby Smart said that

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Kirby Smart hopes Georgia fans prove they are elite to Tonka Hemingway, South Carolina

We have reached training camp season in college football. The 2023 season is right around the corner.  Over the next few weeks at KSR, we will be

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South Carolina fans, put on your headphones. Gamecocks defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway is here to deliver sweet music to your ears.  During SEC

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Tonka Hemingway: South Carolina defensive line transfers are doing 'real good'

With Texas and Oklahoma entering the SEC, the future of scheduling in the conference has been widely debated. In particular, it's been debated about

Tonka Hemingway believes Georgia should always be on South Carolina's schedule

South Carolina defensive tackle Tonka Hemingway missed spring camp. However, he doesn't plan on repeating history in the fall. On Thursday, the

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Tonka Hemingway shares where he stands in injury recovery

When it comes to the great game atmospheres in college football, the SEC is home to the best. Every weekend, your typical SEC player is either taking

Tonka Hemingway lists Texas A&M, Tennessee as top SEC environments

South Carolina went through spring practice without one of its key cogs up front on the defensive line in Tonka Hemingway.   Tonka Hemingway

South Carolina defensive lineman Tonka Hemingway during a practice

Tonka Hemingway updates rehab, what he saw in spring ball

Teams across the country are going through spring without its full compliment of players, and South Carolina even more so this year.  The Gamecocks

South Carolina defensive back David Spaulding returns an interception for a touchdown

South Carolina players who missed spring with injury who can play big roles in 2023

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South Carolina DT Tonka Hemingway selected in 2025 NFL Draft

'It's just a great experience': Tonka Hemingway's takeaways from Pro Day 2025

Transfer portal impact players of Week 8

Pair of Gamecocks earn SEC Player of the Week recognitions after dominant win over Oklahoma

Scouting Report: South Carolina Gamecocks

With more overall depth, South Carolina defensive line hopeful to improve in new season

Tonka Hemingway explains why he decided to 'run it back' for a final season at South Carolina

Tonka Hemingway named top 10 defensive tackle in college football by Pro Football Focus

2024 preseason All-SEC teams revealed following SEC Media Days

Alex Huntley speaks on Tonka Hemingway and South Carolina's big plans on defense this season

SEC Preseason All-Conference Team: Athlon releases 2024 prediction

Early Scouting Report: South Carolina Gamecocks

Travian Robertson talks what it means to bring back veteran core of defensive line

Tonka Hemingway signs NIL deal with Garnet Trust

Scouting Report: South Carolina Gamecocks

Tonka Hemingway does it all for South Carolina in win over Jacksonville State

Shane Beamer addresses how South Carolina is addressing injury concerns during bye week

Kirby Smart hopes Georgia fans prove they are elite to Tonka Hemingway, South Carolina

Early Scouting Report: South Carolina Gamecocks

Tonka Hemingway: South Carolina defensive line transfers are doing 'real good'

Tonka Hemingway believes Georgia should always be on South Carolina's schedule

Tonka Hemingway shares where he stands in injury recovery

Tonka Hemingway lists Texas A&M, Tennessee as top SEC environments

Tonka Hemingway updates rehab, what he saw in spring ball

South Carolina players who missed spring with injury who can play big roles in 2023