intriguing Gamecocks DE with a high-upside edge profile
Willie Sams is a South Carolina edge defender whose appeal is more about projection than box-score splash, and the available public sources do not show a clear 2026 stat line yet. What stands out is the classic “fit matters” profile for a DE: if he’s on the field, he’s the type of player coaches usually like for burst, length, and effort on the edge rather than just raw production. Right now, he looks like a developmental Gamecocks piece worth monitoring for role growth, special-teams value, and pass-rush upside rather than proven star output.
