Absolutely anything might be purchased with $8 million, but it surely couldn’t lure quarterback LaNorris Sellers away from South Carolina.
Sellers’ father, Norris, informed The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman that his son was supplied a two-year, $8 million NIL provide from one other college, which he declined.
“He was offered all kinds of crazy numbers,” Norris Sellers stated. “I told him he could say, I’m gonna stay or I’m gonna go. By my two cents: It was to get into college on a scholarship, play ball, get our degree and go on about our business. This NIL deal came later. We didn’t come here to make money. We came here to get our education, play ball, and with schools calling, we’re not gonna jump ship because they’re offering more than what we’re getting. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
LaNorris echoed the sentiment, saying: “I’ve been playing football all my life for free. I’ve built relationships here, my family’s here, my brother’s here. There’s no reason for me to go someplace else and start over.”
Nonetheless, $8 million is an eye-popping determine, even in contrast with among the most costly NIL presents to be publicized not too long ago.
Texas sign caller Quinn Ewers was rumored to have been supplied $6 million by an unnamed college to forego the NFL draft and enter the switch portal, though Ewers didn’t pounce and as a substitute opted to go professional.
Carson Beck reportedly signed a $4 million NIL deal to switch to Miami after going 24-3 as Georgia’s main beginning quarterback in 2023 and 2024.
Sellers led the Gamecocks to a 9-4 file in 2024, passing for two,534 yards and 18 touchdowns, and he’ll look to construct on these numbers in 2025.
“He’s made of the right stuff,” South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer stated. “He’s got a great family around him. He knows what he means to this state. LaNorris has a chance to leave a legacy here.”
