Gamecocks in the NFL: Week 6 roundup

Week 6 came and went after Monday night’s doubleheader in the National Football League. The week saw highs and lows, especially for the large list of Gamecocks on the Carolina Panthers.

Here’s a look at how every former Gamecock performed in Week 6.

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AFC West

Kyle Kennard – EDGE/outside linebacker, Los Angeles Chargers

Kennard still struggles to get on the field as a rookie. When asked what he needs to do, head coach Jim Harbaugh said the edge rusher needs to “keep chipping away at it.” After a healthy scratch in Week 5 5, Kennard recorded one tackle in Week 6 against the Dolphins.

Tonka Hemingway – Defensive tackle, Las Vegas Raiders

Hemingway was a healthy scratch in the Raiders game against the Titans on Sunday.

Nate Adkins – Tight end, Denver Broncos

Adkins caught his first touchdown of the season against the Jets on Sunday, recording a season-high 23 yards on two receptions.

Nick Gargiulo – Guard, Denver Broncos

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

Adam Prentice – Fullback, Denver Broncos

Prentice saw limited action on Sunday, his only carry coming in a 3rd-and-10 situation, gaining only three yards.

Zacch Pickens – Defensive end, Kansas City Chiefs

Pickens remains on the Chiefs’ practice squad. 

AFC East

TJ Sanders – Defensive tackle, Buffalo Bills

The Bills placed TJ Sanders alongside Damar Hamlin on the IR ahead of Monday night’s game against Atlanta.

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 labeled inactive in the Browns’ matchup against the Steelers

Demetrius Knight II – Linebacker, Cincinnati Bengals

Knight continues to shine as one of the better rookie linebackers this season. Knight picked up seven tackles in the loss to Green Bay.

AFC South

Chris Lammons – Cornerback, Indianapolis Colts

Two weeks removed from the practice squad, Lammons found himself making a key play to secure the Colts’ win on Sunday.

NFC South

Jovaughn Gwyn – Center, Atlanta Falcons

Gwyn has yet to appear in the 2025 season for Atlanta.

Joshua Simon – Tight end, Atlanta Falcons

Simon remains unseen in the regular season for Atlanta.

Jaycee Horn – Cornerback, Carolina Panthers

Horn did not record a tackle, but provided good coverage in the Panthers’ win over Dallas. Controversy mired Horn’s Sunday afternoon after it was revealed he had to demand to cover George Pickens in the game’s final drive.

Xavier Legette – Wide receiver, Carolina Panthers

Legette continued to struggle against Dallas, only catching two passes for 11 yards while also recording his first fumble of the season.

Dalevon Campbell – Wide receiver, Carolina Panthers

The Panthers waived Campbell on October 10.

DJ Wonnum – Outside linebacker, Carolina Panthers

Wonnum picked up a season-high two solo tackles on Sunday.

Rico Dowdle – Running back, Carolina Panthers

Dowdle set the Panthers franchise record for scrimmage yards in a matchup between him and his former team. The running back continues to shine in the absence of Chubba Hubbard, rushing for 389 yards over the last two weeks.

Bam Martin-Scott – Inside linebacker, Carolina Panthers

Martin-Scott recorded a tackle against Dallas on Sunday.

Israel Mukuamu – Defensive back, Carolina Panthers

The Panthers waived Mukuamu on Oct. 10.

Spencer Rattler – Quarterback, New Orleans Saints

Rattler had a season-best 227 yards on a 76.9 completion percentage despite the loss to New England.

Torricelli Simpkins III – Guard/Center, New Orleans Saints

Simpkins III was inactive in the Saints’ game against New England.

Kai Kroeger – Punter, New Orleans Saints

Kroeger only punted twice despite Sunday’s loss, with neither being downed inside the 20-yard line.

NFC North

Keisean Nixon – Cornerback, Green Bay Packers

Nixon was targeted nine times and allowed five catches, including a touchdown to Ja’Marr Chase, on Sunday.

Kingsley Enagbare – Defensive end, Green Bay Packers

Enagbare’s name has begun to appear in trade rumors as some teams find interest in the defensive end. He assisted on two tackles in Sunday’s win over Cincinnati.

Vershon Lee – Guard/Center, Minnesota Vikings

Lee remains on the Vikings’ practice squad.

NFC East

Deebo Samuel – Wide receiver, Washington Commanders

Samuel struggled to find space on Monday night, making four catches for only 15 yards.

Javon Kinlaw – Defensive tackle, Washington Commanders

Kinlaw struggled in the Commanders’ loss to Chicago, only picking up one assisted tackle.

Darius Rush – Defensive back, Washington Commanders

Rush still works as a member of the Commanders’ practice squad, seeking a return to Sundays. 

Dante Miller – Running back, New York Giants

Miller remains on the Giants’ practice squad

Jalen Brooks – Wide receiver, Dallas Cowboys

Brooks still fights to get back on the Cowboys’ active roster from the practice squad. 

Jadaveon Clowney – Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys

Clowney made only one tackle in the loss to Carolina on Sunday.

NFC West

Nick Emmanwori – Safety, Seattle Seahawks

Emmanwori picked up a career-high nine tackles against Jacksonville on Sunday as the rookie continues to shine after recovering from his collarbone injury.

Ernest Jones IV – Inside linebacker, Seattle Seahawks

Jones added eight tackles and a pass deflection against the Jaguars on Sunday.

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