Gamecocks in the NFL: Moore makes NFL debut
It's that time of year again with the NFL kicking off, and that means a lot of former Gamecocks will be playing on Sundays.
So far over the first weekend of the season 11 alumni saw action with two more games still to be played.
Week 1 was full of standout Gamecock performances, which are broken down below.
Stephon Gilmore had a big day for the New England Patriots, picking up eight tackles and two passes defended. He also picked off former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson as the Patriots cruised to a win.
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After going undrafted, Skai Moore not only made a team but started at linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, getting on the stat sheet with two tackles in a season-opening win.
Damiere Byrd didn't record any offensive statistics but did rip off a 30-yard punt return that set up the Carolina Panthers' first touchdown of the day in a 16-8 win.
A.J. Cann started on the offensive line for the Jacksonville Jaguars as they beat the New York Giants by five.
In a slow start to the year, Jadeveon Clowney had just two tackles for the Houston Texans as they lost their season opener.
Bruce Ellington probably had the most productive day on offense of any former Gamecock, hauling in four catches for 37 yards and a touchdown for the Texans.
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Also for the Texans, Jonathan Joseph had seven tackles and a pass defended.
Melvin Ingram had one tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers as they lost in Week 1 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ryan Succop hit both field goals he attempted Sunday for the Tennessee Titans, including one from 53 yards out. He also hit both extra points he tried.
Both Hayden Hurst (Ravens) and Alshon Jeffery (Eagles) did not play in their teams' season-opening wins. Both are nursing injuries to start the year.
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D.J. Swearinger had five tackles and a pass defended for the Washington Redskins in a Week 1 win.
Captain Munnerlyn (Panthers) had two tackles and a fumble recovery late in the Panthers' win over Dallas.
Isaiah Johnson (Buccaneers) played Sunday but did not record any stats.
Yet to play: Jared Cook (Raiders), Corey Robinson (Jets)
Did not play: Mike Davis (Seahawks), Taylor Stallworth (Saints)
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