The Los Angeles Chargers selected South Carolina EDGE Kyle Kennard with the No. 125 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Kyle Kennard has been a riser in this year's draft class after an impressive campaign that earned him plenty of recognition. That's primarily due to his work as a pass-rusher, leading the SEC with 11.5 sacks in 2024.

Kennard shined in his lone year at South Carolina, earning First-Team All-America honors and the SEC Defensive Player of the Year award

The Los Angeles Chargers took South Carolina defensive end Kyle Kennard at pick No. 125, a choice met with instant praise.