Gamecocks in the NFL: Week 11 recap

Week 11 in the NFL wrapped up on Monday as many former Gamecocks returned from injury throughout the weekend.

Here’s a look at how every former South Carolina Gamecock performed in Week 11.

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AFC West

Kyle Kennard – EDGE/outside linebacker, Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers placed Kennard on their Week 11 inactive list.

Tonka Hemingway – Defensive tackle, Las Vegas Raiders

Hemingway continued his return to the Raiders post-injury with a strong performance despite the loss to the Cowboys. The rookie defensive tackle made his first career fumble recovery on Monday night.

Nate Adkins – Tight end, Denver Broncos

Adkins remained inactive for the Broncos in Week 11 as he nurses a knee injury.

Nick Gargiulo – Guard, Denver Broncos

Gargiulo remains on the IR after tearing his ACL in the preseason.

Adam Prentice – Fullback, Denver Broncos

Prentice made one reception for 14 yards on Sunday against the Chiefs — his second straight game with a reception.

Zacch Pickens – Defensive end, Kansas City Chiefs

Pickens remains on the Chiefs’ practice squad. 

AFC East

TJ Sanders – Defensive tackle, Buffalo Bills

Sanders returned from the Bills’ IR and made three tackles in the victory over Tampa Bay.

Alex Huntley – Defensive tackle, Miami Dolphins

Huntley remains on the Dolphins’ practice squad.

Marcellas Dial – Defensive back, New England Patriots

Dial is sidelined with a torn ACL and will not return in 2025.

AFC North

Raheim “Rocket” Sanders – Running back, Cleveland Browns

Sanders was inactive for the Browns in Week 11.

Gage Larvadain – Wide receiver, Cleveland Browns

Larvadain caught some flak on social media after his one target on Saturday. The target led to a dropped contested touchdown that could have been a game-winner.

Demetrius Knight II – Linebacker, Cincinnati Bengals

Knight II returned from the bye week with a two-tackle performance alongside a pass deflection.

AFC South

Chris Lammons – Cornerback, Indianapolis Colts

The Colts were on a bye week in Week 11.

NFC South

Jovaughn Gwyn – Center, Atlanta Falcons

Gwyn did not feature in the Falcons’ Sunday game.

Joshua Simon – Tight end, Atlanta Falcons

Simon remains on the Falcons’ practice squad.

Jaycee Horn – Cornerback, Carolina Panthers

Horn recorded four tackles in the win over Atlanta on Sunday. However, the All-Pro candidate defensive back struggled in coverage for the second straight week.

Xavier Legette – Wide receiver, Carolina Panthers

Leggette broke out from a stretch of bad games in a big way with four receptions for 83 yards on Sunday, including a 36-yard touchdown grab.

DJ Wonnum – Outside linebacker, Carolina Panthers

Wonnum took a step back from Week 10, assisting on only one tackle in the win.

Rico Dowdle – Running back, Carolina Panthers

Dowdle’s recent struggles extended into Week 11, running for only 45 yards on 19 carries.

Bam Martin-Scott – Inside linebacker, Carolina Panthers

Martin-Scott made two tackles and forced his first career fumble on Sunday.

Israel Mukuamu – Defensive back, Carolina Panthers

Mukuamu remains on the Panthers’ practice squad.

Spencer Rattler – Quarterback, New Orleans Saints

The Saints were on a bye in Week 11.

Torricelli Simpkins III – Guard/Center, New Orleans Saints

The Saints were on a bye in Week 11. Simpkins III has struggled through the 2025 season, ranking near the bottom of the league in pass-block grade per Pro Football Focus.

Kai Kroeger – Punter, New Orleans Saints

The Saints were on a bye in Week 11.

NFC North

Keisean Nixon – Cornerback, Green Bay Packers

Nixon played his second straight penalty-free game for the first time since Weeks 1 and 2 alongside a strong performance against the Giants.

Kingsley Enagbare – Defensive end, Green Bay Packers

Enagbare had a strong afternoon against the Giants, assisting on two tackles and providing solid pressure.

Vershon Lee – Guard/Center, Minnesota Vikings

Lee remains on the Vikings’ practice squad.

NFC East

Deebo Samuel – Wide receiver, Washington Commanders

Samuel caught seven passes for 74 yards on Sunday morning in Madrid, his highest since facing the Chargers in Week 5.

Javon Kinlaw – Defensive tackle, Washington Commanders

Kinlaw picked up a season-high five tackles in Madrid.

Darius Rush – Defensive back, Washington Commanders

Rush remains a member of the Commanders’ practice squad.

Dante Miller – Running back, New York Giants

Miller remains on the Giants’ practice squad

Jalen Brooks – Wide receiver, Dallas Cowboys

Brooks remains on the Cowboys’ practice squad.

Jadeveon Clowney – Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys

Clowney made one solo tackle in the Cowboys’ first game after their bye week.

NFC West

Nick Emmanwori – Safety, Seattle Seahawks

Following a team-high week in Week 10, Emmanwori only picked up three tackles in the loss to the Rams.

Ernest Jones IV – Inside linebacker, Seattle Seahawks

Jones returned from injury with a six-tackle day against the Rams.

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