Travelle Wharton, Offensive Tackle, South Carolina, 2000-2003
South Carolina offensive tackle Travelle Wharton started 45 of the 47 games the Gamecocks played from 2000-2003. A South Carolina native and high school standout, he was a relentless blocker and highly-decorated player during his college career, beginning with his first season at Carolina as he earned Freshmen All-America honors from The Sporting News in 2000.
As a senior in 2003, Wharton played left tackle as he anchored an offensive line that allowed only 10 quarterback sacks the entire season. He was named a team captain his senior year and earned he All-SEC recognition before he was chosen to play in the Senior Bowl.
Wharton was selected by Carolina in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and he logged a successful 10-year NFL career with the Panthers and Cincinnati Bengals, starting 111 of the 115 games in which he played.