Brandon Cisse spent one season wearing garnet and black. That’s all the South Carolina cornerback needed to convince himself the NFL was ready for him. Shane Beamer loses a starting corner who allowed completions less than 40% of the time as he tries to do a new coaching addition. The clock just ran out on keeping hometown talent home.

The 20-year-old from Sumter made it official Wednesday, announcing he’s ditching his remaining college eligibility to chase a first-round payday.

Pete Thamel broke the news on X December 11, confirming Cisse told ESPN he’s declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft . Field Yates pegged him as the 29th overall pick in his latest mock draft. “I’m excited to fulfill my lifelong dream,” Cisse told ESPN. He logged 19 solo tackles, one pick, one forced fumble, a

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