19 Former South Carolina Players Have Won Super Bowls

Two more Gamecocks will compete for a ring in Super Bowl LX, while another is sidelined by injury.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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There are 19 players who have worn the South Carolina Gamecocks uniform and gone on to win a Super Bowl championship. Two more former Gamecocks, safety Nick Emmanwori and linebacker Ernest Jones, will compete for a ring this year with the Seattle Seahawks, while cornerback Marcellas Dial of the New England Patriots is out injured.

Why it matters

South Carolina has a proud football tradition, and seeing former players succeed at the highest level of the sport is a point of pride for the university and its fans. The continued representation of Gamecocks in the Super Bowl highlights the program's ability to develop NFL-caliber talent.

The details

The list of former South Carolina players who have won a Super Bowl includes wide receivers Robert Brooks and Alshon Jeffery, defensive backs Emanuel Cook, Rashad Fenton, Stephon Gilmore, and Darian Stewart, and many others. In total, 19 ex-Gamecocks have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy, with at least one more guaranteed to join them this year.

  • Super Bowl LX is scheduled for February 11, 2026.
  • The game will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock.

The players

Nick Emmanwori

A safety for the Seattle Seahawks who played for South Carolina.

Ernest Jones

A linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks who played for South Carolina.

Marcellas Dial

A cornerback for the New England Patriots who played for South Carolina but is currently injured.

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What’s next

The outcome of Super Bowl LX will determine which former South Carolina player adds a championship ring to their collection.

The takeaway

South Carolina's football program has a long history of producing NFL talent, with 19 former Gamecocks having won Super Bowls. This year's game will see at least one more join that exclusive club, further cementing the university's reputation for developing professional-caliber players.