College Quarterback Reveals Why He Rejected $8 Million NIL Deal

"He was offered all kinds of crazy numbers," Norris said. "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."

Sellers threw for 2,534 yards with 25 total touchdowns and another 674 rushing yards on the ground in his first season as a full-time starter on the way to SEC Freshman of the Year honors.

But as hard as it is for someone so young to turn down that kind of money, Sellers' father says LaNorris never really entertained leaving SC.

"You're 19," he told his son. "You don't need [$8 million]. You're in a great spot. There were several talks, but it never really crossed his mind [to leave]. It's a challenge with colleges offering younger guys that kind of money. Who's gonna say no to $8 million for two years? They're gonna be swayed if you don't have the right people in your corner."

Some have Sellers projected to be the top pick in the 2026 NFL Draft with how high expectations are for him in Year 2. And this kind of mindset could serve him well in the future when it comes to finding the right fit in the pros.