NFL GM Praises LaNorris Sellers’ Development at South Carolina

I am reporting on one of the most intriguing stories in college football right now—South Carolina’s LaNorris Sellers, who has rapidly transformed from a little-known three-star recruit into one of the most promising quarterbacks heading into the 2025 season.

Sellers, now entering his second year as the Gamecocks’ starting quarterback, has already earned significant attention from NFL scouts. According to an NFL general manager who spoke exclusively with Gamecocks on SI, Sellers has climbed up NFL draft boards despite still being early in his college career.

When Sellers first joined South Carolina out of South Florence, South Carolina, he wasn’t a high-profile recruit. But his commitment to the Gamecocks was an early indication that head coach Shane Beamer and his staff saw something special. As one NFL GM stated, the development of Sellers has been nothing short of impressive.

“I’ve been really impressed with that coaching staff’s ability to develop their young quarterback,” the GM shared. It’s clear that Beamer and his staff have recognized Sellers’ potential and helped him grow into a star. But as the Gamecocks look to the future, they face another challenge—continuity at the offensive coordinator position. Dowell Loggains served as offensive coordinator for Sellers’ first two seasons, but this year, the team is handing the reins to former NFL coordinator Mike Shula.

Behind Sellers, South Carolina has some other promising prospects on the roster. Notably, former Ohio State quarterback Air Noland made the move to South Carolina this offseason after sitting out a year in Columbus. Noland, a four-star prospect out of Langston Hughes High School, is looking to follow in Sellers’ footsteps and develop into a key player. The Gamecocks also have an exciting young talent in freshman Cutter Woods, who brings a strong physical profile.

And looking even further into the future, South Carolina is making a strong push for Landon Duckworth, an Under Armour All-American from the class of 2026. This shows that the Gamecocks are not only looking to capitalize on Sellers’ success but are also setting the stage for continued development at the quarterback position.

With all eyes on Sellers and the quarterbacks behind him, South Carolina’s future at the position is looking bright.