In a world where Arch Manning is set to take the reigns of Texas’ offense in 2025, most media attention will be placed on him along with lofty expectations.
Manning’s fandom alone slots him at No. 3 on the list after scoring 11 touchdowns in limited duty behind Quinn Ewers, who enters the NFL Draft conversation this spring. Like ESPN’s way-too-early top 25 rankings, there is a clear surprise near the top.
Yes, SEC Unfiltered’s Cole Thompson ranks LaNorris Sellers as the most exciting player in the SEC for 2025. As a catalyst for the Gamecocks rebound in 2024, Sellers passed for over 2,500 yards as a redshirt freshman this season with 18 touchdowns and only seven interceptions under former offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains.
He also tacked on another 674 yards and seven scores on the ground which was among the most in SEC for rushing quarterbacks. First-year offensive coordinator Mike Shula will have the job of continuing Sellers meteoric rise from unknown starter to one of the top quarterbacks in the most competitive conference in college football.
