COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina fans are used to seeing a “Sellers” make big plays at Williams-Brice Stadium — but lately, it’s been a different one. While quarterback LaNorris Sellers continues to command attention, his younger brother, Jayden Sellers, is carving out his own name in the Gamecocks’ offense.
After limited early action this season, Jayden has made the most of his recent opportunities. Filling in for the suspended Brian Rowe, the freshman wide receiver led South Carolina in receiving against Oklahoma with six catches for 57 yards. The following week, he earned his first career start versus Alabama, adding three receptions for 38 yards, including a crucial fourth-and-12 conversion.
“He’s just a football player,” said head coach Shane Beamer. “The moment is never too big for him. He just loves competing and having fun, and when the ball’s in his hands, good things happen. It’s very natural for him—he’s instinctive.”
Jayden arrived on campus in the spring as part of one of South Carolina’s most talented wide receiver classes ever, filled with four-star recruits. That meant steep competition at the slot position, but the young playmaker’s growth in confidence and understanding of the playbook helped him earn more snaps.
“I feel like I’ve played faster,” Jayden said. “I’ve been more confident. And I’ve been studying the playbook way more. When my name was called, I was just prepared.”
Known for his speed, soft hands, and ability to make defenders miss, Jayden models his game after Houston Texans receiver Tank Dell. His coaches have also noticed his versatility, with Beamer hinting he could see time as a returner.
“Sometimes in practice we have him back there as a returner,” Beamer said. “He had a long return a couple weeks ago against our starting kickoff team and we were like, maybe we need to think about him there. He just has a knack for making plays.”
Of course, being LaNorris Sellers’ younger brother comes with constant comparisons, but Jayden credits his older sibling for helping him transition smoothly to college football.
“He helped me a lot with the playbook,” Jayden said. “He told me what to do, what not to do, and where I need to be. He basically taught me the rules to being a great college athlete.”
Despite the comparisons, Jayden is determined to make his own mark — and he says his real inspiration comes from his father.
“I would say my dad,” he shared. “He was a linebacker and a tight end in high school. He’s a quiet person, but on the field, he was crazy. That’s who I get my game from.”
As South Carolina fans are discovering, J. Sellers isn’t just following in his brother’s footsteps — he’s blazing his own path in Garnet and Black.
