Troy Pikes gives South Carolina a sturdy, high-effort interior presence
In 2025, Troy Pikes returned to South Carolina and provided reliable DT depth with 16 tackles, a tackle for loss, a quarterback hurry, and a forced fumble, while his EA College Football 26 rating reflects clear strengths in **strength** and **toughness**. He’s not a flashy sack producer, but he plays with a solid motor, length, and enough leverage to help anchor the run defense and hold his spot in a rotational front. For a team needing a dependable, physical interior lineman rather than an instant stat-sheet star, Pikes fits the mold.
