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Clemson v. South Carolina: 5 2020 NFL Draft prospects to watch for

By Seth Steere

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 07: K'Von Wallace #12 of the Clemson Tigers reacts with the crowd against the Texas A&M Aggies during their game at Memorial Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 07: K'Von Wallace #12 of the Clemson Tigers reacts with the crowd against the Texas A&M Aggies during their game at Memorial Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Javon Kinlaw #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms up before their game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Javon Kinlaw #3 of the South Carolina Gamecocks warms up before their game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /

Javon Kinlaw, Interior Defensive Lineman, South Carolina

Javon Kinlaw is a Beast with a capital “B”. Entering the season Auburn’s Derrick Brown was viewed by many as the best defensive tackle in the 2020 draft class; he still holds the crown because of his blend of size and mobility, but Javon Kinlaw has begun to close that gap.

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When South Carolina matched up against Alabama, Kinlaw was disruptive as ever. He only came away with 1 tackle-for-loss and one sack, but he was consistently in the back-field getting Tua Tugovoialoa off his spot and forcing the running back to choose another gap.

Kinlaw is 6’6″, 310-pounds and doesn’t appear to have an ounce of fat on his body. He is one of the better pass rushers from the interior and will likely be a first-round pick, with the potential to reach to top-15.

DJ Wonnum, Defensive End, South Carolina

Entering the year, DJ Wonnum started to gain some momentum in the draft community, including myself. For a defensive end, he certainly looks the part; he is 6’5″, 260-pounds and appears to have the length necessary to be successful at the next level.

Thus far in the season, Wonnum has been a tad disappointing. He hasn’t evolved into the pass rusher that most would have hoped for, but man is the potential there. He has a powerful upper body but lacks the nuance with his hands to own his opponent at the point of attack. This is a big game for Wonnum if he wants to prove to NFL scouts and general managers that he is more than just potential.

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