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Brendan Sorsby‘s decision to enter the supplemental draft was another unexpected twist in what has become one of college football’s strangest quarterback stories. The former Texas Tech signal-caller was widely expected to be one of the more intriguing quarterbacks in next year’s draft class, but instead he’ll now attempt to begin his NFL career a year early.
During his show sports illustrated analyst, Mike Breer floated an interesting possibility for Sorsby’s future: the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“I think Brendan Sorsby is probably going to be a second-round pick. I don’t know if anybody would throw that first-round flyer on him. The one team that kind of sticks out to me that might think about it would be the Pittsburgh Steelers,” Breer said. “They may view it as we’re going to have a late first-round pick and we’re not going to have the resources to replace Aaron Rodgers next year.”
At first glance, the idea feels unlikely. Pittsburgh already has a crowded quarterback room featuring Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and third-round rookie Drew Allar. Adding another young quarterback would seem unnecessary.
Still, there is some logic behind the connection.
The Steelers’ biggest unanswered question since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger remains finding a long-term franchise quarterback. The organization’s consistent success has been both a blessing and a curse. While Pittsburgh continues to avoid losing seasons, it also routinely finds itself drafting outside the range where the top quarterback prospects typically come off the board.
That’s what makes Sorsby intriguing.
While his gambling-related saga has dominated the conversation around him, many evaluators still view him as a first-round caliber talent. Because of the circumstances surrounding his supplemental draft entry, he could potentially be available for far less than a quarterback with his tools would normally cost.
The 6-foot-3, 235-pound quarterback put together an impressive 2025 season, throwing for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns, and just five interceptions while adding over 1,000 rushing yards on the ground. His combination of size, mobility, and arm talent gives him a skill set that NFL teams are constantly searching for.
A Sorsby-to-Pittsburgh pairing still feels like a long shot, particularly after the Steelers invested a third-round pick in Drew Allar earlier this year. But with Aaron Rodgers serving as a temporary answer rather than a long-term solution, it wouldn’t be surprising if Pittsburgh at least did its homework. If the Steelers truly believe Sorsby has first-round talent, the supplemental draft could offer a rare opportunity to acquire a premium quarterback prospect at a discounted price.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Should Steelers Be Interested in Brendan Sorsby?
