Cincy coach expecting flood of queries from NFL teams on Sorsby
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- University of Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield revealed that NFL teams have been inquiring about quarterback Brendan Sorsby, particularly regarding his gambling addiction, with interest expected to rise after Sorsby applied for the NFL supplemental draft.
- Sorsby, who transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech, was ruled ineligible by the NCAA due to placing over 9,000 bets totaling at least $90,000 on professional and college sports during his college career, including bets involving his own team.
- Texas Tech announced that Sorsby will not be part of their football team for the upcoming season, with the supplemental draft deemed the only viable path for his professional future.
- Some NFL coaches, like Cleveland's Todd Monken, expressed skepticism about pursuing Sorsby due to the risks associated with his gambling history, despite his talent and size.
- Cincinnati has filed a federal lawsuit against Sorsby for breaching his NIL contract after transferring, with a pretrial conference set for July 10, coinciding with Sorsby's pro day where all 32 NFL teams are expected to attend.
