Spencer Rattler: South Carolina football quarterback through the years

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (QB10) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 2, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (QB10) during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 1, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (QB10) talks to the media during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Clemson defensive end Xavier Thomas (3) breaks up a pass by South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during the second quarter Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; at Williams-Brice Stadium.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs near Clemson defensive lineman T.J. Parker (12) during the first quarter Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Clemson defensive lineman T.J. Parker (12) tackles South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) during the fourth quarter Nov 25, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; at Williams-Brice Stadium. Clemson beat South Carolina 16-7.

Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the Kentucky Wildcats in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports Kentucky

Nov 11, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive tackle Alex Huntley (95) celebrates with quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) after making a touchdown reception on offense against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 11, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 28, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) looks for a pass against Texas A&M Aggies during the first quarter at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 21, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 14, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) rolls out against the Florida Gators in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 14, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the Florida Gators in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 14, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws against the Florida Gators in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs with the ball during the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tries to dodge Tennessee defensive lineman Bryson Eason's (20) hand as he gestures to officials after a play during the NCAA college football game between Tennessee and South Carolina in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

Sep 23, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) stiff-arms Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive end Deonte Anderson (91) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws the ball while in the grasp of Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is taken down by Georgia defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) during the first half of a NCAA college football game against South Carolina in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Sep 9, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer congratulates South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) after a touchdown against the Furman Paladins during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is hit by North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Cedric Gray (33) during the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scurries in the pocket under pressure from North Carolina Tar Heels defense during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Marist Liufau (8) tries to sack the South Carolina Quarterback Spencer Rattler (7). The University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish took on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game in Jacksonville, Florida's TIAA Bank Field Friday, December 30, 2022. The first half ended with South Carolina holding a 24 to 17 lead.

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) rolls out from the pocket during the third quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 45-38. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a Hail Mary pass on the final possession for the Gamecocks as Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Justin Ademilola (9) pressures during the fourth quarter of the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 45-38. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) celebrates after the game with Clemson at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. South Carolina won 31-30.

South Carolina tight end Jaheim Bell (0) and South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) celebrate after the game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. South Carolina won 31-30.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws the ball away after being sacked by Clemson defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro (33) for a safety during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022.

Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) celebrates after a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 19, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) directs his offense against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes under pressure in the first half. Florida hosted the South Carolina Gamecocks in the last home game of the season at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday, November 12, 2022. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp (94) sacks South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) in the first half. Florida hosted the South Carolina Gamecocks in the last home game of the season at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida on Saturday, November 12, 2022. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 12: Spencer Rattler #7 of the South Carolina Gamecocks is stiff armed by Desmond Watson #21 of the Florida Gators after he recovered a fumble during the second half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) looks to pass against Vanderbilt during the first quarter at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) is sacked by Missouri defensive lineman Isaiah McGuire (9) in the second half Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C.

South Carolina and former OU quarterback Spencer Rattler will likely be in the mix for a mid-tier bowl.

Sep 29, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 29, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) runs the ball against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the Charlotte 49ers in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 17, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 17, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 17, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes as he is hit by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 10, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 10, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) drops back to pass in the first quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 3, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the Georgia State Panthers in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 3, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) passes against the Georgia State Panthers in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 3, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scrambles against the Georgia State Panthers in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 3, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass against the Georgia State Panthers in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler throws a pass during the first half of the spring game on April 16, 2022.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) takes the field to 2001 before the spring game at Williams-Brice Stadium, in Columbia on April 16, 2022.

South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler scrambles for a first down during the first half of the spring game at Williams-Brice Stadium, in Columbia on April 16, 2022.

New South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler speaks with local media.