Brendan Sorsby plans to enter NFL Supplemental Draft, ending saga at Texas Tech

Key Points:

• Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby announced plans to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, ending uncertainty over his eligibility to play college football after admitting to thousands of NCAA gambling violations.
• A Lubbock County judge had previously barred the NCAA from preventing Sorsby from playing, despite his permanent ineligibility ruling, sparking controversy and backlash from other programs and conferences.
• Texas Tech officials expressed support for Sorsby’s recovery and transition while acknowledging legal and eligibility challenges that made continuing his college career impractical.
• Sorsby’s gambling violations included betting on his own team and transferring money to proxy accounts, leading to an NCAA ban and legal battles involving multiple states and the Big 12 conference.
• With Sorsby leaving, Texas Tech will rely on Will Hammond as starting quarterback, while Sorsby’s pro prospects remain uncertain due to off-field issues despite his talent and potential NFL draft value.