2026 NFL Draft Player Profile: LaNorris Sellers, QB, South Carolina
The 6'3, 242 lbs anomaly under center.
📝 Background
A big, athletic quarterback out of Florence, South Carolina, LaNorris Sellers stayed home to play for the Gamecocks. A former three-star recruit, he missed his junior year of high school with an arm injury but came back strong, leading South Florence to a state title while putting up nearly 3,000 passing yards and over 1,300 rushing. As a redshirt freshman, he flashed serious upside in limited snaps and enters 2025 as one of the most intriguing QBs in the country.
🔍 Strengths
NFL arm: Can drive the ball to any part of the field with zip and confidence.
Physical runner: Built like a tight end, runs through contact and adds value as a red zone threat.
Poised under pressure: Doesn’t panic when the pocket moves, stays calm and surveys the field.
Flashes of processing: Shows ability to read defenses and work progressions when rhythm is there.
⚠️ Weaknesses
Touch inconsistency: Ball placement can be erratic, especially on deep throws.
Limited reps: Only one year of real experience; still raw in decision-making and timing.
Feet get lazy: Mechanics get sloppy at times, leading to missed throws.
📈 NFL Outlook
Sellers has the size, arm, and mobility teams look for in modern quarterbacks. He’s not a finished product, but if he puts together a strong season, he’ll be in the first-round mix. Projects as a developmental starter with a high ceiling.
