LaNorris Sellers Reaffirms Commitment as South Carolina Enters Shula Era
He rejected an $8 million NIL offer to stay in Columbia following a family-backed hire of veteran coach Mike Shula as offensive coordinator.
Overview
- At SEC Media Days, Sellers said home, family proximity and program support convinced him to return for his sophomore season.
- Coach Shane Beamer consulted Sellers and his family before hiring Mike Shula to lead the offense on a three-year, $1.1 million-per-year contract.
- He credits Shula’s mentorship for incorporating techniques from Cam Newton and Eli Manning that he studied at the Manning Passing Academy.
- NFL draft analysts applaud his explosive dual-threat play but caution that his passing accuracy and decision-making must become more consistent.
- South Carolina aims to build on its first nine-win season since 2017 with Sellers steering a Shula-driven offense into the 2025 campaign.