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LaNorris Sellers’ Week 1 Showcase Fuels Surge Toward Top of 2026 NFL Draft Boards

An NFL executive’s “cheat code” review after his opener crystallized growing scouting interest that now includes early top-pick projections.

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Overview

  • In South Carolina’s 24–11 win over Virginia Tech in Atlanta, Sellers went 12-for-19 for 209 yards and a touchdown and added a 15-yard rushing score, later sealing it with a 64-yard strike to Nyck Harbor.
  • An NFL executive told Jordan Schultz the 6-foot-3, 240-pound quarterback is a “cheat code” because of his size and speed, reflecting the strong reviews scouts voiced after the game.
  • NFL interest was visible at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with multiple franchises sending evaluators, including a representative from Pittsburgh.
  • Early 2026 mock drafts from Athlon’s Luke Easterling and ESPN’s Field Yates place Sellers at No. 2 overall, with Yates’ scenario involving the Jets trading up for him.
  • Analysts praise his arm strength and dual-threat playmaking but still flag passer consistency, with comparisons ranging from Josh Allen and Cam Newton to Dan Orlovsky’s “Big Ben, but fast”; his 2024 line was 2,534 yards with 18 TDs passing plus 674 rushing yards and seven scores.