Spencer Rattler offers a hint at his South Carolina, NFL future
Nov. 27, 2022QB Spencer Rattler dropped another hint at his looming decision whether to turn pro or return to Carolina. “I think it definitely does,” Rattler said Saturday when asked if his effort against No. 8 Clemson affected his thoughts on future plans. “It’s a big, big thing, but I’m gonna talk to my family and just pray on it. We’ll see. We’ll see here soon.”
Rattler has been a force to reckon with over the last two weeks in Carolina's victories over No. 5 Tennessee and No. 8 Clemson, turning in two of his three most prolific passing games as a Gamecock in that span.
The ex-Oklahoma quarterback completed 54 of 75 passes (72%) for 792 yards, eight touchdowns, and just two interceptions in South Carolina’s past two games. His 438 yards against Tennessee also set a career-high. Rattler has two years of eligibility remaining if he decides to stay, though it’s largely been expected that he would play just one season in Columbia.
Once considered a possible No. 1 overall pick entering the 2022 NFL Draft cycle, his stock is harder to nail down after departing OU and landing at Carolina. Rattler was not ranked among ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s top 10 quarterbacks in this year’s cycle, though that list was published on Nov. 3.
Rattler on the year has 2,780 yards passing, 16 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and a 66.8 completion percentage. Carolina is currently ranked No. 20 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 Poll and is awaiting its bowl destination.
