South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler has made a decision about his future and whether he is returning to the Gamecocks or foregoing his eligibility to join the NFL draft. He made a post earlier today, which is posted below in its entirety, declaring he will enter the 2024 NFL draft and begin his journey to the National Football League.
“These two years have by far been the best times of my football life. The relationships made with my teammates, the big wins together, and getting to experience this great city of Columbia and the best fan base in college football each and every week. I want to thank coach Beamer for bringing me here to South Carolina and letting me be a part of his family. His support and vision for this program and its players is something special. I want to thank Coach Loggains for all of the support and being around you guys every single day and competing every Saturday. Those memories will forever be with me and we will have lifelong relationships. With that being said, I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. This has been a dream and goal of mine since I was a little kid and cannot wait for the chance to turn my dream into reality.”
Spencer Rattler began his college career with the University of Oklahoma and played there from 2019-2021 before transferring to South Carolina. This season, Spencer Rattler finished 275-of-399 (68.9 completion percentage) for 3,186 yards with 19 touchdowns to eight interceptions.
What round is Spencer Rattler projected to be drafted in?
Spencer Rattler has been through the wringer as a college quarterback as he went from one of the top prospects coming out of high school to struggling and finding his style at South Carolina. His raw attributes at 6-foot-1, 217 pounds make him a prototypical quarterback in a lot of general managers’ eyes. However, he is a little short at 6-foot-1 and that could be a difference-maker.
It would not be surprising for him to use his journey as a reason why he should get selected by a team. He will likely begin as a backup quarterback and needs to prove himself as he is in the second tier of quarterbacks in this draft class. Expect him to be a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick in the 2024 NFL draft as a result and get to learn behind a veteran quarterback.
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