Jayden Sellers

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Jayden Sellers
No. 17  South Carolina Gamecocks
Position Wide receiver
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born (2007-03-20) March 20, 2007 (age 18)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school South Florence High School
College
Stats at ESPN

Jayden Sellers is an American football wide receiver for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

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Early life and high school

Sellers attended South Florence High School located in Florence, South Carolina. During his senior season, he recorded 59 catches for 1,016 yards and 14 touchdowns, while also adding 485 yards and 10 scores on the ground. [1] Coming out of high school, Sellers was rated as a three star recruit, the 7th overall prospect in the State of South Carolina, and the 65th best receiver in the class of 2025, where he committed to play college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, over offers from other schools such a as Cincinnati, Syracuse, and Virginia Tech. [2]

College career

Heading into his true freshman season in 2025, he competed for playing time. [3] [4] In week eight of the 2025 season, Sellers totaled six receptions for 57 yards in a loss against Oklahoma. [5] In week nine, he got his first career start where he recorded three receptions for 38 yards in a loss versus Alabama. [6] In week twelve, Sellers hauled in four passes for 48 yards, while also adding 21 yards on four carries in a 31-30 loss to Texas A&M. [7]

Personal life

Sellers is the brother of current Gamecock quarterback LaNorris Sellers. [8] [9]

References

  1. Sauls, Michael. "USC QB LaNorris Sellers has new favorite receiver: His brother Jayden". The State. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  2. Adams, Emily. "South Carolina football lands Jayden Sellers, first 2025 commit and LaNorris Sellers' brother". Greenville Online. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  3. Lumpkins, Kalen. "Sellers to Sellers: LaNorris and his brother will bring backyard ball to USC in 2025". Post and Courier. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  4. Cloninger, David. "'Puppy' wants to make own mark on Gamecock football outside of being star QB's brother". Post and Courier. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  5. Martin, Mingo. "Jayden Sellers steps up in absence of fellow freshman against Oklahoma". On3.com. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  6. Kesin, Lulu. "How LaNorris Sellers' freshman brother Jayden is helping South Carolina QB deal with disappointing season". Greenville Online. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  7. Mitchell, Wes. "Redshirt tracker: Two more freshmen go over the threshold". On3.com. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  8. Castellano, Jackson. "'A knack for making plays.' How Jayden Sellers earned first start vs. Alabama". The State. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  9. Kesin, Lulu. "Why is LaNorris Sellers' brother Jayden No. 17? South Carolina football jersey numbers for 2025 newcomers". Greenville Online. Retrieved November 22, 2025.