Quarterback Brendan Sorsby has declared for the 2026 NFL supplemental draft following backlash over his college eligibility plans. The move ends his attempt to play at Texas Tech this season after a judge granted an injunction in a gambling case. Sorsby faces questions about potential discipline from the league.
Sorsby announced his decision on Monday after weeks of controversy. He had been cleared by a Texas judge to play at Texas Tech but withdrew amid widespread criticism. The quarterback had bet on college games, including more than 40 on Indiana while a member of that team, and admitted to losing about $90,000 while seeking treatment for addiction.
The supplemental draft remains unscheduled pending league approval of his application and is expected later this summer. Teams would submit blind bids using picks from the 2027 draft. Sorsby had been viewed by some evaluators as a potential first-round talent for the 2027 NFL Draft.
Precedents offer mixed signals on discipline. Receiver Kayshon Boutte avoided suspension after a similar college gambling case, while Terrelle Pryor received a five-game ban in 2011. Analysts including Albert Breer and Mike Tannenbaum noted possible interest from teams such as the Steelers, Browns and Dolphins, though others expressed caution over the off-field issues.
