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LaNorris Sellers’ Week 1 Showing Elevates NFL Draft Buzz and Heisman Odds

Betting markets now place the South Carolina quarterback near the top of the Heisman board following his Virginia Tech opener.

Overview

  • Sellers led No. 13 South Carolina to a 24-11 win over Virginia Tech, going 12-of-19 for 209 yards with a touchdown and adding a rushing score at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
  • An NFL executive told Jordan Schultz the 6-foot-3, 240-pound passer is a “cheat code” for his size and speed, as multiple teams scouted the game, including a Pittsburgh representative.
  • His Heisman price shortened to +700 at BetMGM for the second-shortest odds, and DraftKings listed him at +900 early in the week.
  • Early projections remain bullish yet fluid, with mock drafts slotting him as high as No. 2 and as low as No. 6, while evaluators cite his rare tools and compare his profile to quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Cam Newton and Ben Roethlisberger.
  • Analysts flagged passing development needs, with David Pollack pointing to missed throws and PFF charting nine of 19 attempts within nine air yards, underscoring the call for improved downfield accuracy.