Pro Football Rumors
Following a stunning development last week that saw Brendan Sorsby maintain eligibility for the 2026 college season, the Texas Tech quarterback is now heading to the NFL. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Sorsby is applying to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft.
The prospect had until next Monday to apply for entry in this year’s supplemental draft. As Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports notes, there’s no guarantee that Sorsby’s application is approved, especially as the legal process continues to play out. Senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson also recently mentioned that the NFL could theoretically deny the quarterback’s entrance into the draft and league. When discussing the merits of the supplemental draft, Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com opined that the player would need to accept his ineligibility and withdraw his lawsuit before pivoting to the NFL.
Earlier this year, Sorsby admitted to an extensive history of sports betting and entered a treatment facility for gambling addiction. The NCAA predictably ruled him permanently ineligible and denied Texas Tech’s reinstatement request, leading to the player’s lawsuit against the association. Since that process wouldn’t be completed before the start of the 2026 collegiate season, Sorsby sought an injunction to restore his eligibility.
While the player was believed to have faced an uphill battle in achieving that injunction, he got his wish earlier this month. The NCAA naturally appealed that decision, which further clouded his chances of suiting up for his senior season. Throughout this whole recent ordeal, the NFL Supplemental Draft still loomed as the deadline to apply ticked closer.
More to come…
