Supplemental draft rules could get Brendan Sorsby drafted higher than expected
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL supplemental draft uses a unique bidding system where teams are grouped by 2025 performance and a weighted lottery determines pick priority, differing significantly from the regular draft process.
- Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, currently projected as a third-round pick, could be selected earlier if a 2025 playoff team sees him as a potential franchise quarterback and bids aggressively in round two.
- Teams lower in the priority order might try to outbid higher-priority teams to secure Sorsby, potentially sacrificing future draft capital, such as a low first-round pick in 2027.
- The supplemental draft involves strategic secrecy and potential misinformation as teams weigh Sorsby’s talent against risks like possible suspensions related to his past gambling addiction.
- Despite the risks, Sorsby’s monitored status may mitigate concerns over gambling scandals, making him an intriguing but high-stakes prospect for teams seeking a quarterback.
