Shawn Murphy brings SEC-ready size, experience, and downhill punch to the Gamecocks’ linebacker room
In the 2025 season, Shawn Murphy emerged as a physically imposing, experienced linebacker for South Carolina, posting 49 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a pass breakup while starting four games in the Gamecocks’ rotation. He’s a good fit if you want a sturdier WILL linebacker who has already seen action at Alabama, Florida State, and South Carolina, and his value goes beyond the box score: he’s battle-tested, assignment-ready, and viewed as a player who can challenge for a starting role in 2026. The upside is real; the only asterisk is staying healthy and translating that experience into every-down consistency.
