South Carolina is 4-3 this season and just a few plays away from 6-1. The improvement from a 5-7 2023 campaign is apparent, and the biggest reason for the improvement is the strong play from the Gamecock defense this fall. The Gamecock defense has played so well, in fact, that the unit has three players who have been mocked as 1st-round NFL Draft picks recently. Defensive tackle TJ Sanders, safety Nick Emmanwori, and EDGE Kyle Kennard have been tremendous in 2024. The terrific trio have found themselves included in several recent mock drafts from CBS Sports. It is worth noting that while Kenna…