Tonka Hemingway is a former collegiate football defensive tackle for the South Carolina Gamecocks, representing the University of South Carolina. On January 4, he announced his declared for the 2025 NFL Draft through an Instagram post (@_tonkahemingway). He also participated at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, where he recorded a 32-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-4 broad jump, a 7.36-second 3-cone drill, and a 4.48-second 20-yard shuttle. (via NFL’s official website)
Hemingway is from Conway, South Carolina, where he attended Conway High School. After high school, he played five seasons at South Carolina from 2020 to 2024, appearing in 61 games. Over his collegiate career, he recorded 112 tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, as per Sports Reference.
Tonka Hemingway's NIL deals
As of April 2025, Tonka Hemingway has signed NIL deals with Myrtle Beach Welcome Home Tour and Garnet Trust, according to On3. However, his NIL deal valuation is not available. Hemingway signed with Garnet Trust in 2023, which is the official NIL collective for student-athletes at the University of South Carolina.
Tonka Hemingway's NIL deal tracker
According to On3's official website, the following table shows Tonka Hemingway's NIL deals, as of April 2025:
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 5/16/24 | Myrtle Beach Welcome Home Tour |
| 12/05/23 | Garnet Trust |
Myrtle Beach Welcome Home Tour
Hemingway signed an NIL deal with the Myrtle Beach Welcome Home Tour on May 21, 2024, which was announced through The Gamecock Club’s official X account, @TheGamecockClub, on May 16, 2024.
Garnet Trust
On December 5, 2023, Hemingway signed an NIL deal with Garnet Trust and announced via their official X account: @TheGarnetTrust.
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