The highest-paid Gamecock in NFL history might surprise you
The 2019 NFL Draft will begin Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee. South Carolina has had 197 players selected in the NFL Draft since 1939. These seven Gamecocks have earned the most money in their professional careers, according to spotrac.com:
Johnathan Joseph
Position: Cornerback
Drafted: 24th overall by Cincinnati Bengals in 2006
Career: 2006-present
Earnings: $76.84 million
Stephon Gilmore
Position: Cornerback
Drafted: 10th overall by Buffalo Bills in 2012
Career: 2012-present
Earnings: $55.07 million
Melvin Ingram
Position: Linebacker
Drafted: 18th overall by San Diego Chargers in 2012
Career: 2012-present
Earnings: $50.21 million
Alshon Jeffery
Position: Wide receiver
Drafted: Second round by Chicago Bears in 2012
Career: 2012-present
Earnings: $39.75 million
Jared Cook
Position: Tight end
Drafted: Third round by Tennessee Titans in 2009
Career: 2009-present
Earnings: $37.08 million
Jadeveon Clowney
Position: Defensive end
Drafted: First overall by Houston Texans in 2014
Career: 2014-present
Earnings: $35.58 million
Ryan Succop
Position: Kicker
Drafted: Seventh round by Kansas City Chiefs in 2009
Career: 2009-present
Earnings: $21 million
This story was originally published April 25, 2019 at 11:18 AM.