As former South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse prepares to showcase his skills at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, excitement is building. Cisse, along with fellow Gamecocks Jalon Kilgore, Nick Barrett, and Rahsul Faison, is set to make his mark at Lucas Oil Stadium. With first-round projections swirling around him, Cisse's performance on Friday is highly anticipated.
Despite not appearing in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft, Cisse holds a strong position as the No. 4 cornerback on Kiper's big board. His teammate, Kilgore, is also making waves, ranked as the No. 10 safety.
Cisse's journey to the Combine has been impressive. In his single season with South Carolina, after transferring from N.C.
State, he recorded 27 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, and an interception. His standout game came against Vanderbilt, where he notched five tackles and forced a fumble.
The Gamecocks have a history of producing first-round talent, with wide receiver Xavier Legette being the most recent, selected 32nd overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Combine schedule is packed, with Barrett kicking things off on Thursday. Cisse and Kilgore will take the field on Friday, followed by Faison on Saturday. Fans can catch all the action live on NFL Network, with Thursday and Friday's drills starting at 3 p.m. and Saturday's at 1 p.m.
As Cisse steps into the spotlight, all eyes will be on how he performs under pressure, potentially setting the stage for his NFL future.