On300 QB LaNorris Sellers flips to South Carolina from Syracuse

Florence (S.C.) South Florence four-star quarterback LaNorris Sellers has flipped his commitment from Syracuse to South Carolina.

Norris had been committed to Syracuse since March 6.

The 6-foot-2.5, 215-pounder is the No. 605 overall prospect in the 2023 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 35 quarterback and the No. 6 senior recruit in South Carolina.

According to the Industry Comparison, On3 is much higher on Sellers than other recruiting services. In the most recent On300 rankings, he was tabbed as a four-star prospect the country’s No. 156 overall prospect, No. 12 quarterback and No. 3 player in South Carolina.

Sellers has an On3 NIL Valuation of $19.4K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Sellers is the Gamecocks lone quarterback commitment in this class,

LaNorris Sellers Scouting Summary

Strong-armed dual threat quarterback with several positive indicators that point to a high developmental upside. Looks like the best quarterback prospect from the state of South Carolina in several cycles. Late-riser who turned in a big senior season, playing efficiently as a passer while doubling as one of the top run threats at the position in the 2023 cycle. Owns a naturally big frame, checking in at 6-foot-2.5, 217 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand prior to his senior season. Has a lean build and room to continue adding weight. Tests as a strong athlete, highlighted by a 4.25 second short shuttle. Missed the majority of his junior season due to a freak injury (broken bone in non-throwing arm). Rebounded with a monster senior season, leading his team to a 15-0 record and the first state title in school history while accounting for over four touchdowns per game. Passed for 2,948 yards (11.4 yards per attempt), 45 touchdowns against just two interceptions. Rushed for 1,338 yards and 17 more scores. Has a naturally strong arm with the ability to hit vertical throws that travel 55 to 60 yards in the air. Shows tangible zip on short and intermediate passes.

Highly dangerous as a run threat, both as a scrambler and on designed plays. Difficult for defenders to bring down in the pocket. Runs with considerable burst in the open field. Uses his big frame, natural strength and contact balance to run through arm tackles at the second level. Projects as an effective runner at the college level. Also shows the ability to create plays with improvisation with his mobility and ability to throw from off-platform. A competitive player who is at his best in the biggest games in high school. Has a number of additional off-field positive indicators. Very young for the cycle, turning 17 years-old in June prior to his senior season. Doubles as a top soccer player, averaging over 1.5 goals per game in his varsity career. Also a strong student with a reported 4.95 GPA. Will need to continue honing his polish as a passer given the relative lower number of passing reps over his high school career, but has notable upside.