NFL won't host supplemental draft, making Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby ineligible in 2026
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby applied for the 2026 NFL supplemental draft but was denied entry as the NFL decided not to hold a supplemental draft that year, citing insufficient evidence and timing of his application.
- The NFL highlighted Sorsby's history of NCAA gambling violations and criticized his lack of accountability, noting he pursued litigation to avoid NCAA sanctions rather than accepting responsibility.
- Sorsby's attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, stated that the application process was followed correctly and that the NFL gave no prior indication of denial, learning of the decision only through media reports.
- Sorsby lost his college eligibility after placing bets on college football, leading to legal battles and protests, and ultimately was removed from Texas Tech's 2026 roster amid Big 12's legal threats.
- The NFL encouraged Sorsby to focus on entering the league through the standard 2027 NFL Draft, emphasizing that NFL membership is a privilege requiring adherence to integrity standards.
