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Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

The MMQB's Greg Bedard spoke with multiple NFL executives who said the heart of South Carolina junior DE Jadeveon Clowney's evaluation could be focused on effort, consistency and passion for the game.

"Does [Clowney] have all the talent in the world? Yeah," one AFC GM said. "For people to get secure with him, it’s going to come in the interviews, the one-on-ones with teams... they’re going to see what’s in his soul. They’re going to see what makes him tick." Another executive added he thinks some of the criticism "can be overblown." It is noteworthy that Bedard called Clowney "extremely stiff (in) the hips, a straight-line player." We don't necessarily agree with this, but Bedard and NFL executives did bring up Michael Strahan among other names.
Source: The MMQB
Dec 11 - 9:44 AM
Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

South Carolina junior DE Jadeveon Clowney was cited for speeding on Saturday.

Clowney was reportedly driving 110 mph in a 70 mph zone. "Troopers say Clowney was pulled over in a Chrysler 300 around 7:30 p.m. Saturday night on Interstate 77 near mile marker 39," WISTV writes. He was ticketed for the violation.
Source: WIS News 10
Dec 9 - 4:50 PM
Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

Junior DE Jadeveon Clowney has "worn out his welcome" at South Carolina, according to Dan Pompei.

"It has been well documented that Clowney plays and practices only when he feels like it," Pompei writes. "Other red flags with Clowney, according to multiple front-office men, are his unusual family situation, his entourage, his inconsistent work ethic and the fact that he has worn out his welcome at South Carolina. Some suspect he is motivated strictly by money, and a big payday could leave him too satisfied." These are strong words, and we will likely hear a lot more about the monstrous defensive end throughout the draft process. This, however, is the first instance of Clowney's family and entourage being questioned.
Source: Dan Pompei on Twitter
Dec 6 - 1:20 PM
Connor Shaw - QB - Gamecocks

South Carolina senior QB Connor Shaw will attend the NFLPA all star game.

The event takes place on Jan. 18, 2014, the same week as the East-West Shrine game. "1st things 1st though, I've got one more game to win in a Carolina uniform! Thankful for the opportunity!" Shaw said on social media. Shaw is a mobile passer but he lacks consistency when facing pressure in the pocket.
Source: WISTV
Dec 4 - 1:11 PM
Kelcy Quarles - DL - Gamecocks

ESPN's Mel Kiper believes South Carolina junior DT Kelcy Quarles is a second-round pick, at worst.

"Quarles has great hands to free himself inside, an ability to penetrate or push the pocket with leverage, and he locates really well against the run," Kiper writes. In fact, Kiper says Quarles is the one having the "huge season" between he and Jadeveon Clowney. We think the defensive tackle owes the edge rusher a few game checks if he is taken with a pick in the top 64.
Source: ESPN
Dec 3 - 3:20 PM
Victor Hampton - DB - Gamecocks

South Carolina junior CB Victor Hampton will enter the 2014 NFL Draft.

Saturday's was South Carolina's senior day, but juniors Kelcy Quarles, Jadeveon Clowney and Hampton were also honored. While it isn't set in stone since paperwork cannot be finalized until January, Hampton said he was "pretty much" gone. We expect him to draw mid-round consideration.
Source: Go Gamecocks
Dec 2 - 8:51 AM
Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier said junior DE Jadeveon Clowney "will go out with the seniors," against Clemson.

This is no surprise, and Clowney has stated his intentions of declaring since last winter. Defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles and corner Vic Hampton have also been heavily linked to the NFL.
Source: The Post and Courier
Nov 25 - 2:13 PM
Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

South Carolina junior DE Jadeveon Clowney was held out of Saturday's game against Coastal Carolina by defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward.

Beat writers were told after the game that Clowney could have played, but Ward told the defensive end to sit if he had any discomfort with the foot injury that will require surgery after the season. Defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles and running back Mike Davis also missed the game. South Carolina easily won 70-10.
Source: David Cloninger on Twitter
Nov 23 - 6:03 PM
Kelcy Quarles - DL - Gamecocks

South Carolina junior DT Kelcy Quarles softened his stance regarding May's NFL draft.

"I don't know yet," said Quarles. "We've been talking about it. Me and Coach (Lorenzo) Ward and Coach (Steve) Spurrier have been talking about it. I haven't really made my mind up yet. They're leaving it up to me." Quarles' father said the defensive tackle would enter the draft earlier this month.
Source: Greenville Online
Nov 23 - 2:45 PM
Kelcy Quarles - DL - Gamecocks

South Carolina junior DT Kelcy Quarles (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Coastal Carolina.

Quarles' father recently said his son would enter the upcoming NFL draft. Quarles has played at a very high level this season, but the undersized tackle might be making a mistake if he bolts school early. While he's mobile and athletic -- capable of lining up as a 3-technique tackle or two-gap lineman -- Quarles is no lock to go in the first three rounds.
Source: GoGamecocks.com
Nov 21 - 7:28 PM
Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

South Carolina junior DE Jadeveon Clowney (foot) will play Saturday against Coastal Carolina.

Clowney will play through bone spurs in his foot that will require surgery in the offseason. "His foot is bothering him. We practiced him yesterday and I (let) him off again today because it got real sore on him," said Gamecocks defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward. "It's going to bother him the rest of the season. I have to do a good job of resting him. We are going into the 11th game of the season, if he doesn't know what we're doing now, he never will." Clowney didn't practice on Thursday.
Source: GoGamecocks.com
Nov 21 - 6:52 PM
Victor Hampton - DB - Gamecocks

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier suggested junior CB Victor Hampton could decide to declare for May's NFL Draft.

"It's up to them," Spurrier said. Defensive tackle Kelcy Quarles has already stated his intentions of leaving after the season, and obviously the team will lose Jadeveon Clowney to the draft. Hampton will likely be a mid- to late-round selection.
Source: Josh Kendall on Twitter
Nov 19 - 2:00 PM
A.J. Cann - G - Gamecocks

South Carolina redshirt junior G A.J. Cann will request feedback from the NFL Draft Advisory Board but plans on returning in 2014 regardless.

The Gamecocks have an interesting prospect in left tackle Corey Robinson, so eyes have been on Cann who lines up directly next to him. We doubt Cann draws more than third day consideration.
Source: Josh Kendall on Twitter
Nov 19 - 1:00 PM
Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

Florida OC Brent Pease told reporters the team's conservative game plan against South Carolina was more about junior DE Jadeveon Clowney than it was starting freshman QB Skyler Mornhinweg.

Mornhinweg was making the first start of his career, so it is telling that Pease focused more on Clowney than easing his new quarterback into the game. We believe other teams have done the same with Clowney, and it is just another reason why he is impacting games outside of the box score.
Source: Mark Long on Twitter
Nov 19 - 12:27 PM
Jadeveon Clowney - DL - Gamecocks

South Carolina junior DE Jadeveon Clowney recorded two tackles for loss in the school's win over Florida.

Clowney was very active in this game. he consistently played int he opponent's backfield, forcing the quarterback off his spot and allowing other players on the defensive line to make plays. He appeared to aggravate a foot injury early, but Clowney returned and continued to play at a fairly high level.
Nov 18 - 9:59 AM

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