Brendan Sorsby applies for the NFL's supplemental draft
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Key Points:
- Brendan Sorsby has decided to apply for the NFL supplemental draft after winning a temporary injunction preserving his NCAA eligibility for 2026.
- Legal challenges from the Big 12 and an NCAA appeal threaten Sorsby's ability to play college football in 2026, prompting his quick decision before the June 22 supplemental draft deadline.
- Intense criticism following Sorsby's court victory and uncertainty over Texas Tech's willingness to play him amid conference pressure influenced his choice to leave college football.
- Texas Tech appeared hesitant to support Sorsby fully due to the ongoing legal battles with the Big 12, making the supplemental draft his most viable option to continue playing in 2026.
- The NFL's acceptance of Sorsby into the supplemental draft remains uncertain, with precedent from Terrelle Pryor's 2011 supplemental draft entry indicating possible league-imposed suspensions.
