South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers Shatters NFL Hype with Unexpected Revelation

Ever wonder what it takes for a college football team to go from underdog whispers to front-and-center headlines in just one season? South Carolina’s Gamecocks practically rewrote the script last year, barely missing the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff after steamrolling some of the SEC’s fiercest rivals down the stretch. Now, with Shane Beamer at the helm and LaNorris Sellers—a dual-threat dynamo with the kind of arm and legs that keep defenses up at night—returning, the buzz is louder than ever. Sellers isn’t just a weapon on the field; at 6-foot-3 and 240 pounds, he’s a rare blend of speed and power catching the NFL’s eye, yet he keeps his feet firmly on the ground, focused on winning games rather than draft projections. Could this season be the one where the Gamecocks don’t just surprise us, but truly shock college football? And might Sellers be the next Heisman name whispered in the October breeze? Hang tight—this story’s heating up fast. LEARN MORE

One of the more surprising teams in college football last season was South Carolina football. The Gamecocks barely missed out on a trip to the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff after getting hot at the end of the regular season and picking up a number of big wins over top SEC opponents.

After such a successful year for Shane Beamer and company, the Gamecocks will be catching nobody by surprise in 2025. star quarterback LaNorris Sellers is back in the fold, and the dual-threat standout is a big reason why South Carolina will be a trendy pick to reach the CFP this season.

Sellers is also seeing himself near the top of plenty of NFL Draft boards and mock drafts heading into the season. On Friday at the Manning Passing Academy, the 20-year old spoke about what it’s like to be getting so much buzz from the NFL heading into what could be his final college season, according to Alex Byington of On3 Sports.

“When I see my name (in NFL mock drafts) it’s cool to see, but I’ve still got to go out and play, so that’s all I’m worried about,” Sellers said.

Sellers is keeping the right mindset heading into a pressurized South Carolina season where he will be dealing with not only the expectation of living up to the NFL hype, but also the pressure to win games for the Gamecocks.

It’s easy to see why NFL teams are so enamored with Sellers. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound signal caller is one of the fastest players on the field every time he laces up the cleats and can hurt defenses equally as badly with his legs as he can with his arm. He is a talented passer, and while he can use some fine-tuning in that area, the raw tools are impossible to ignore.

Sellers had a very strong season in 2024 for South Carolina, throwing for 2,534 yards and 18 touchdowns with just seven interceptions. He was also a monster on the ground, running for 674 yards and seven scores.

He should take another level up in 2025 with a year of experience in the SEC under his belt. If he does continue to improve, LaNorris Sellers could be a Heisman Trophy candidate when October and November roll around.

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