7 Former South Carolina Gamecocks Taken in 2013 NFL Draft

Seven former South Carolina Gamecocks were selected in this weekend's NFL Draft.

The most-discussed draft pick from the Gameocks was runningback Marcus Lattimore, who has suffered two career-threatening knee injuries in his collegiate career. Lattimore was taken in the fourth round by the San Francisco 49ers.

Other Gamecocks drafted were:

• D.J. Swearinger, one of the top safeties in the draft, was taken in the second round by the Houston Texas.
• Ace Sanders, a small but quick wide receiver, was taken in the fourth round by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
• Devin Taylor, a defensive end, was also taken in the fourth round — by the Detroit Lions.
• Linebacker DeVonte Holleman was taken in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys.
• Center T.J. Johnson was taken in the seventh by the Cincinnati Bengals.
• And tight end Justice Cunningham achieved a bit of fame by being the final player drafted — known as "Mr. Irrelevant" — when he was taken by the Indianapolis Colts with pick No. 254 in the 7th round. Another former Gamecock, kicker Ryan Succop, was taken in the spot four years ago.

Another Gamecock with local ties found a pro home after the draft:

• Damario Jeffrey, a linebacker who starred at Columbia High School before playing for the Gamecocks, signed a free agent deal with the Carolina Panthers following the draft.

Tell us: Which Gamecock do you think will have the best pro career?