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Following the announcement of his intentions to enter the 2026 NFL supplemental draft, Brendan Sorsby’s professional aspirations took a big hit. The NFL announced that it will not hold a supplemental draft, informing him of the decision in a letter, per a report by Tom Pelissero. Per the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement, the league has the power to decide whether to hold a supplemental draft.
Sorsby’s supplemental draft petition stemmed from an ongoing eligibility dispute with the NCAA. He acknowledged placing wagers on multiple college football games during his time at Indiana University, including at least 40 bets involving his own teammates. According to Sorsby, those wagers were made with the expectation that his teammates would perform well. The NCAA later ruled him ineligible based on betting activity that occurred during his 2022 redshirt freshman season with the Hoosiers, prompting him to challenge the decision in court.
The letter sent by the NFL details their reasoning behind the decision.
“Your Petition-filed three business days before the deadline, without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions does not provide a basis for the League to alter those plans. The issues presented by your Petition are too significant, and too closely tied to the League’s core integrity interests, to permit meaningful review within the timeline presented,” the letter stated.
The NFL’s letter also insinuates that Sorsby is looking for a remedy to the NCAA sanctions instead of taking accountability also played into their decision.
“Instead, even after receiving notice of the NCAA’s decision rescinding your college eligibility in May, you sought to avoid the consequences of that determination through litigation rather than accepting responsibility for your actions, and you pursued entry into the NFL only after abandoning those efforts. As Commissioner Goodell has emphasized, participation in the NFL is a privilege that carries with it significant responsibilities, including accountability. By all accounts, you are a talented player with the potential for future success. We encourage you to focus on preparing for possible entry into the NFL through the 2027 NFL Annual Draft.”
Following the publication of the letter, Pete Thamel obtained a quote by Brendan Sorsby’s attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, who blasted the NFL for their decision to not hold a supplemental draft, threatening legal action.
“It is a violation of the CBA and the law. We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA.”
A judge previously granted Sorsby a temporary injunction that would have allowed him to suit up for Texas Tech University during the 2026 season while the legal dispute continued. As part of the ruling, however, Sorsby was set to miss Texas Tech’s first two games of the season. The NCAA has since appealed the decision, and Texas Tech Board of Regents chair Cody Campbell later confirmed that Sorsby would not be a part of the football program in 2026.
With the NFL declining to hold a supplemental draft, Sorsby’s immediate football future remains uncertain.
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