South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler named 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl MVP

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler was named the MVP of the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl on Saturday afternoon after turning in a standout performance in a losing effort for the American squad.

Rattler’s arm talent was on full display as he hooked up with former Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint for a 29-yard touchdown in the contest.

“Felt good. Got the look we wanted,” Rattler said in an on-field interview after the game. “Great receiver out wide. They played one-on-one. I just put it up, he made a great play.”

Rattler also made several other impressive plays, reminding many why he was once considered a potential Heisman Trophy candidate. His career, of course, didn’t play out quite that way at South Carolina, but he’s still got strong pro prospects.

The honor of being named the MVP will only reaffirm that for him.

“It means a lot,” Rattler said. “We’ve put in a lot of hard work this week. Not just for me, this is for the American squad. Fought our butts off today and had a great week with the guys.”

Though the Gamecocks probably didn’t have quite as much success as he would have hoped for in 2023, Rattler still put up fairly impressive individual numbers in his final campaign in college.

Rattler threw for a career-high 3,186 yards and 19 touchdowns, against just eight interceptions. He also ran for 104 yards and four scores.

Those numbers were right in line with some of his career averages as a starter. In total during his career, Rattler threw for 10,807 yards and 77 touchdowns, against 32 interceptions. He also ran for 16 touchdowns, though he didn’t pile up big yardage totals on the ground.

That kind of ability made him a shoe-in for a Senior Bowl invite, and Rattler certainly proved he was well worth it. He enjoyed the experience.

“It’s been a blessing being around great coaches, great people,” Spencer Rattler said. “Just creating relationships with these guys that I’ve known coming up and competed against.”

From here, it’s simply a matter of preparing for the 2024 NFL Draft. The Senior Bowl was just the first key step along the way.

Rattler broke down what he’ll be doing from here.

“Headed back home to train in Phoenix at Exos and then with my quarterback coach,” Rattler said. “Just take it step by step, keep working.”