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Brendan Sorsby gambling history
USA Today • • general
Key Points:
- The NFL announced it will not hold a supplemental draft in 2026, denying Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entry into the league for the upcoming season despite his application.
- The league cited insufficient information in Sorsby’s application and concerns over his repeated NCAA gambling violations, emphasizing that his petition lacked accountability and did not demonstrate adherence to NFL integrity policies.
- Sorsby’s agent, Jeffrey Kessler, criticized the NFL’s decision as unlawful under the collective bargaining agreement and highlighted that the league informed the media of the denial before notifying Sorsby himself.
- Sorsby, who admitted to placing thousands of bets and completed a gambling addiction rehab program, had initially sought to continue playing college football but withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA after being declared ineligible.
- The NFL has not held a supplemental draft since 2023, and the league encouraged Sorsby to prepare for possible entry through the 2027 NFL Annual Draft instead.
