The Gamecocks’ standout defensive end was named the best defensive player in college football on Monday night at the Charlotte Convention Center.

University of South Carolina senior Edge rusher Kyle Kennard has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Bronco Nagurski Trophy, which honors the nation’s top defensive player, the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club announced tonight at its annual banquet in Charlotte.

South Carolina senior EDGE Kyle Kennard won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the top defensive player in all of college football. Kennard beat out Texas Longhorns defensive back Jahdae Barron, Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter,

A senior edge rusher who plays for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks was announced as the winner of an impressive award Monday.

Edge rusher Kyle Kennard took the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the nation's best defender and is the 1st South Carolina football player to win the award.