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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  For the second time in four years, a South Carolina Gamecock has been named "Mr. Irrelevant."

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Latest local picks in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The San Francisco 49ers select Marcus Lattimore with the 131st overall pick in the 4th round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Houston Texans have selected South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger in the second round of the NFL draft.  He was the No. 57 pick overall.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins has denied his involvement in a trashed hotel room registered in his name at February's NFL combine.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Former Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins' draft status may be in jeopardy after reports have linked him to a trashed hotel room at February's NFL combine in Indianapolis.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore is slated to take part in the South Carolina football program's annual pro timing day at Williams-Brice Stadium on Wednesday. Lattimore is not yet cleared to do all-out sprints but is expected to participate.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Injured running back Marcus Lattimore will attend South Carolina's pro day on March 27, although he won't run in any drills for NFL personnel attending the session.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  South Carolina All-American Jadeveon Clowney has purchased a $5 million insurance policy to protect himself financially for the 2013 season.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has run a 4.41-second time in the 40-yard dash at Clemson in front of New York Jets coach Rex Ryan and personnel from 31 NFL teams.

Friday, February 22, 2013  After being examined by doctors at the NFL combine Friday for almost four hours, former Gamecock Marcus Lattimore is still hopeful his injures won't jeopardize his NFL career.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Three Clemson football players have been invited to this month's NFL combine, including star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Seven Gamecock football players, including injured runningback Marcus Lattimore, have been invited to participate in this month's NFL combine.