LaNorris Sellers Stays Loyal to South Carolina Amid Lucrative NIL Offers
Columbia, SC – LaNorris Sellers is back for another season with the South Carolina Gamecocks, determined to lead his team to the College Football Playoff after a promising 2024 season. Despite being ineligible for the NFL Draft, the young quarterback faced an enticing off-season filled with multi-million dollar NIL (name, image, likeness) offers from other universities, including an impressive $8 million deal spanning two years.
However, Sellers chose to stay at South Carolina, thanks in part to the guidance of his father, Norris Sellers. "I told him he could say, I’m gonna stay or I’m gonna go," Norris shared. He emphasized the value of education and team loyalty over financial gains, noting, "You’re 19. You don’t need [$8 million]. You’re in a great spot."
Sellers, who was recognized as the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2024, threw for over 2,500 yards and accounted for 25 touchdowns, contributing to South Carolina’s solid 9-4 record. His performance helped the team climb in the CFP rankings, finishing at No. 15. As the 2025 season approaches, he stands among the top college athletes, with an NIL valuation of $3.8 million, the sixth highest nationwide.
In December, Sellers did accept an NIL package from South Carolina’s collective, The Garnet Trust, but he insists that financial incentives did not drive his decision. Instead, he remains committed to the relationships and environment he has cultivated within the program. As he enters his redshirt sophomore season, Sellers has also been projected as a potential first-round pick for the 2026 NFL Draft and is a strong contender for the Heisman Trophy, with odds placing him among the favorites.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming season, Sellers is poised to lead the Gamecocks as they aim for a successful campaign.
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