Ex-IU QB Sorsby Will Enter Supplemental Draft, Ending Legal Battle over Eligibility
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby heads to NFL supplemental draft, potentially a high pick, after Texas Tech split amid gambling probe and a judge's eligibility ruling.
- Quarterback Brendan Sorsby intends to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft following his departure from Texas Tech, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Monday night.
- Sorsby wagered over $90,000 while at Indiana, including bets on his own team, prompting Big 12 officials to pressure the university regarding conference integrity.
- A Lubbock district court granted Sorsby eligibility via injunction last week, but the Big 12 filed a federal complaint seeking authority to sanction Texas Tech despite Board Chair Cody Campbell's support.
- Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark claimed a victory for conference authority as Sorsby focuses on recovery from gambling addiction through treatment.
- Teams bidding for Sorsby must forfeit corresponding 2027 NFL Draft picks, utilizing a mechanism not seen since 2019 when Arizona Cardinals selected Jalen Thompson.
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Brendan Sorsby Intends to Submit an NFL Supplementary Draft Application
Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback for Texas Tech, intends to file for the NFL’s supplemental draft, a dramatic turnabout in the controversy surrounding his eligibility following his admission of wagering on college athletics. After receiving a temporary injunction on June 8 from a Texas judge that seemed to pave the way for him to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, Sorsby’s decision to depart Tech and pursue the NFL is a reversal of course. The NCAA …
Gambling QB Won His Eligibility Back. Now He’s Risking It All On A Shot At The NFL.
Texas Tech University star quarterback Brendan Sorsby is planning to withdraw his lawsuit against the NCAA and declare for the NFL’s supplemental draft in a shocking move, foregoing his final year of college eligibility. Just over a week after a Texas state court granted him an injunction to suit up for the Red Raiders for the 2026-2027 season, Sorsby decided to leave college football for good and prepare for a potential career in the NFL. Bot…
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1010 WCSIBrendan Sorsby Scouting Report: How High Should He Go In the Supplemental Draft?
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Brendan Sorsby saga has taken another unprecedented turn. After being declared ineligible by the NCAA for wagering on college sports and then receiving a temporary injunction that made him eligible to play for Texas Tech this fall, the star quarterback has reportedly applied for entry in the NFL Supplemental Draft. Sorsby, scandal aside, is regarded as one of the more talented QB prospects in the …
“Nobody Is Perfect”: Shannon Sharpe Sends Clear Message on Brendan Sorsby After Supplemental Draft Declaration
Less than a couple of weeks ago, Brendan Sorsby received a temporary injunction, which would have allowed him to play in the 2026 season after serving a two-game suspension for the 9,000 bets he placed during his collegiate career. But Sorsby is no longer considering suiting up for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, given that the quarterback has declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft. Sorsby’s latest decision has pushed Shannon Sharpe to give a blunt…
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