First Round Mock Drafts Say South Carolina DT, T.J. Sanders Could Go Early in the NFL Draft

Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (90) celebrates a stop against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (90) celebrates a stop against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images / Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

The 2025 NFL Draft Process is heavily underway, as we take a look at the latest First Round mock drafts, former South Carolina DT, T.J. Sanders is a projected first-rounder.

South Carolina defensive tackle T.J. Sanders might have gone under the radar on the national scene this year due to the ridiculous production both Gamecocks EDGE rushers, Dylan Stewart and Kyle Kennard, but as the Draft is approaching more and more national analyst are beginning to enjoy the Sanders' tape. Includign NFL Network's lead draft analsyt, Daniel Jeremiah.

Jeremiah's latest NFL Mock Draft has been released, having T.J. Sanders drafted at 31st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles. Here's what he had to say about the potential pick of Sanders:

"There has not been a lot of buzz for Sanders, but I thought his tape was outstanding. He’s really twitchy and would fit right in with the bevy of talented defensive linemen in Philly."

T.J. Sanders Highlights:
*2024 Third-Team All-America (College Football Nation)
*2024 First-Team All-SEC (College Football Nation)
*2024 Second-Team All-SEC (AP, Phil Steele)
*2024 SEC Interior Defender of the Year (College Football Nation)
*2023 Third-Team All-SEC (College Football Network)
*2023 Fourth-Team All-SEC (Phil Steele)
*2023 Nutrition Award
*2023 Rex Enright Defensive Player of the Spring
*2023 co-South Carolina Spirit Award – Defense

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Jonathan Williams is a multimedia sports journalist who graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism. He has multiple years of experience in covering college football for a variety of teams