Drywall support clip

A drywall support clip, said drywall support clip comprising:

• a first leg and an opposed second leg connected by a bite portion,
• said first leg comprising a first leg first portion and a shelf portion, said first leg first portion located between said shelf portion and said bite portion, said shelf portion extending from said first leg first portion at an angle of approximately 90 degrees,
• said shelf portion adapted to support drywall.

A kit of components for use in the construction of steel stud framing, said kit comprising:

• at least one elongate sill plate, said sill plate comprising a base section and a first wall associated with said base section, said base section adapted to rest on a surface;
• at least one drywall support clip, said at least one drywall support clip having an opposed portion adapted to attach to said first wall of said sill plate and a shelf portion adapted to support drywall above the floor surface.