Now former South Carolina cornerback Brandon Cisse and security Jalon Kilgore have wrapped up their time in Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine and can now flip their consideration to Pro Day, which takes place on March 17.
At the mix, Cisse recorded a 41-inch vertical and a broad leap of 10’11”. His vertical and broad jump were both fourth among cornerbacks. Cisse did not run the 40-yard dash at the combine due to a little hamstring tightness, according to ESPN’s Matt Miller. The former Gamecocks’ cornerback is planning to run the 40 at Pro Day.
Kilgore logged a 4.4 in the 40, a 4.32 in the 20-yard shuttle, a 37″ vertical and a ten’10” broad jump. His broad jump was tied for first among safeties while his 20-yard shuttle and 40-yard dash finished second and fifth, respectively. His 16 reps on the bench press was tied for second among his position group.
Following the end of the NFL Combine, a few outlets released their updated mock drafts. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has Cisse coming off the board at No. 32 overall to the Seattle Seahawks. Here’s what Brugler said on projecting Cisse to come off the board with the final pick in the first round.
The Seahawks plucking another Gamecocks defensive back in this year’s draft would be a fun story. But more importantly, Cisse would give Seattle much-needed cornerback depth, especially if Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen each depart in free company.
ESPN’s Jordan Reid launched a two-round mock draft and had Cisse being chosen with the primary decide within the second spherical at No. 33 general to the New York Jets. Here’s what Reid said on Cisse.
The Jets would continue to retool their defense with Cisse, a hyperathletic corner who is just scratching the surface of his potential. He’d be a fun pairing with Azareye’h Thomas, New York’s third-rounder from the 2025 draft.
ESPN’s Matt Miller has Cisse ranked as the No. 29 prospect in his updated top 50 board.
Cisse profiles as a man coverage cornerback, with the size and speed to cover the boundary. He had only one interception last season after transferring from NC State but allowed only 13 receptions and a completion percentage of 39.4% when targeted. His length allows him to limit targets, then eliminate their impact with his closing speed. Cisse is a dream in a man scheme, thanks to his sticky coverage, fluid hips and elite change-of-direction skills.
As for Kilgore, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. listed the previous Gamecocks’ defensive again as considered one of 13 prospects who stood out on the mix. Here’s what Kiper mentioned on Kilgore.
A combo security/massive nickel prospect, Kilgore is hard and versatile, and he brings plenty of superb bodily traits. His 4.4-second 40 time tied for fifth within the security group. And although his 37-inch vertical was in the midst of the pack, his 10-foot-10 broad leap paced the place this 12 months. We should not be stunned: Kilgore was the Georgia 2A lengthy leap state champ in highschool. And he confirmed off his energy, placing up 16 reps on the bench press.
Kilgore has posted not less than 53 tackles in every of his three seasons, whereas selecting off eight passes and breaking apart 23 over his profession. He has additionally returned 12 punts, additional exhibiting his versatility. Think Day 2 for Kilgore.
Cisse and Kilgore will take part at South Carolina’s Pro Day on March 17. The 2026 NFL Draft can be held on April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.
