Todd Ellis Highlights SCFHOF Class of 2025

Former South Carolina quarterback Todd Ellis highlights the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) Class of 2025, it was announced today.

Ellis is one of an extraordinary group of five football leaders whose achievements on the field and impact beyond the game have left an enduring legacy in South Carolina and across the nation. The others who will be honored include Jerry Butler (Clemson/Buffalo Bills), Dexter Coakley (Mt. Pleasant/Appalachian State/Dallas Cowboys), A.J. Green (Summerville/Georgia/Cincinnati Bengals/Arizona Cardinals), and Bob Jeter (Union/Iowa/Green Bay Packers).

These five remarkable individuals will be formally inducted during the 13th Annual Enshrinement Ceremony, taking place April 16, 2026, at the elegant Hotel Hartness in Greenville, South Carolina. The evening will celebrate not only athletic excellence, but also leadership, perseverance, and the powerful influence of football in shaping communities and lives.

Joining this year’s inductees will be several distinguished honorees, including 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Emily Beamer, 2025 Blanchard-Rogers Trophy recipient SammyBrown, presented by Ellison Kibler Merrill Lynch, and the 2026 Bridge Builder Excellence AwardFinalists (to be announced). Together, these honorees represent the very best of South Carolina football’s tradition of excellence and service.

Todd Ellis (Greensboro, NC | University of South Carolina Quarterback and Broadcaster)
Todd Ellis has long been one of the most recognizable voices in South Carolina football. As a quarterback at the University of South Carolina, Ellis rewrote the Gamecocks’ record book, throwing for 9,519 yards and setting more than 20 program passing records. His contributions earned him induction into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 2020. Following his playing career, Ellis transitioned into broadcasting and became known as the “Voice of the Gamecocks,” serving as the radio play-by-play announcer since 2003. His passionate calls have narrated many of the program’s most memorable moments, while his work in sports media has strengthened the connection between the Gamecock community and generations of fans.

The 13th Annual Enshrinement Ceremony promises to be a memorable evening honoring the achievements, character, and lasting influence of South Carolina football’s finest leaders. The event supports the SCFHOF’s mission to elevate South Carolina students into the nation’s Top 10 for college and career readiness by 2030. For limited table reservations, official program advertising opportunities, sponsorships, or ways to give, visit scfootballhof.org or email foster@scfootballhof.org.