2026 NFL Scouting Report: LaNorris Sellers




  • LaNorris Sellers, 6-3/242
  • Quarterback
  • South Carolina

LaNorris Sellers Prospect Preview

By Charlie Campbell

Career Recap:

When I started to produce some 2026 mocks in 2024, I had Sellers as a future first-rounder even though he barely played as the backup to Spencer Rattler. The reason I had that projection on Sellers was that team sources had told me that the Gamecocks’ backup quarterback had a great skill set with big-time upside. With Rattler in the NFL, Sellers took some time but had a breakout year in his first season as a starter in 2024. In 2024, Sellers completed 66 percent of his passes for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdown passes, seven interceptions, and seven rushing touchdowns.

2025 Season Outlook:

Sellers will see some tough competitors during the 2025 season. The best games to watch him could include LSU (Oct. 11), Oklahoma (Oct. 18), Alabama (Oct. 25), Texas A&M (Nov. 15), and Clemson (Nov. 29). Sellers was impressive last year in the finale against the Tigers using his legs to produce some huge plays, and they have a defense loaded with NFL talent.

Prospect Summary:

For a long time, the big-armed pocket passer was the rage in the NFL, but over the last decade, the league has fallen in love with mobile quarterbacks who are dual-threats and bring dangerous running ability to the scoring attack. With that being the case, there probably will be plenty of scouts who are high on Sellers and give him a starter grade in their reports.

For the NFL, Sellers is a dynamic playmaker who is a threat to produce a big play on any snap. With good size and strength, Sellers has a rare ability to break tackles in the pocket and bail out his offensive line from allowing a sack. Sellers is strong to shed tackles, and then scramble out of danger to be in position to make a pass or take off down the field with surprising acceleration. Sellers has quick feet and reaction ability to dodge pass rushers and does an advanced job of keeping his eyes downfield when he has to start moving. Sellers throws well on the run and has easy arm strength to loft passes down the field. Sellers are dangerous on designed runs, and are a real asset to convert on third-and-medium or in the red zone. As a runner, Sellers has a play style that is similar to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

Similar to Allen coming out of Wyoming, Sellers could use some refinement as a pocket passer for the NFL. Sellers looks further along than Allen was, but Sellers still could use some work on anticipating and getting the ball out faster. He needs to get faster at reading coverage and pulling the trigger sooner. Sometimes it looks as if Sellers is waiting to see his wideout break open rather than anticipating where the receiver will find space for the competition. Sellers has a strong arm with easy arm strength to push the ball vertically down the field. He does a nice job of putting air underneath the ball and lofting in touch passes. Even though he has a strong arm, he does not throw everything flat or too much of a fastball for his receivers. Sellers shows good accuracy and ball placement for the NFL, and he really made big improvements with his precision in the second half of the 2024 season. If that trend continues, accuracy should be of no concern. Continuing to improve his footwork will help his accuracy at the pro level.

Sellers has a lot of talent and upside to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. If he continues his strong play that he showed to end the 2024 season, he could be a high first-rounder in his draft class.

2026 NFL Draft Expectations:

Entering the 2025 season, Sellers looks like a potential first-round pick for the 2026 NFL Draft.





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