Tonka Hemingway

ABOUT TONKA HEMINGWAY

NFL defensive lineman that was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders as a fourth rounder in the 2025 Draft. He previously played college football at the University of South Carolina . While at South Carolina, he earned All-SEC honors three times.

He played football, basketball, and baseball while at Conway High School. As a senior, he was considered the fifth best player in the state of South Carolina.

He graduated from South Carolina with a degree in Public Health. During his years at South Carolina, he was named a member of the All-SEC Academic Honor Roll four times.

Growing up, he lived with his family in Conway, South Carolina. He is the younger brother of Junior Hemingway .

He is a former South Carolina collegiate athlete just like Jadeveon Clowney .