Agent: Texas Tech nudged Brendan Sorsby to apply for supplemental draft
The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft this year. This decision stops the professional pursuit of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby is not playing for Texas Tech in 2026.
What changed
The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year.
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NFL Cancels 2026 Supplemental Draft, Halting Brendan Sorsby's Path
confidence 90%The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft this year. This decision stops the professional pursuit of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby is not playing for Texas Tech in 2026.
What's confirmed:
- The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft this year.
- Brendan Sorsby is a Texas Tech quarterback.
Still unconfirmed:
- Sorsby's agent claims Texas Tech nudged the player to apply for the supplemental draft because the school wanted to move on from him.
- Prediction markets existed regarding whether Sorsby would declare for the supplemental draft.
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NFL denies Brendan Sorsby supplemental draft application
confidence 100%The NFL rejected Brendan Sorsby's application for the supplemental draft. Sorsby sought entry into the league after a gambling scandal ended his college career. He will not play for Texas Tech in 2026.
What's confirmed:
- The NFL declined Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft application.
- Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech in 2026.
Still unconfirmed:
- The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft in 2026.
- No player has been selected in the supplemental draft since 2019.
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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby entering NFL supplemental draft
confidence 95%Brendan Sorsby is applying for the NFL supplemental draft after dismissing his lawsuit against the NCAA. He will not play for Texas Tech in 2026. The move follows an eligibility dispute regarding his past gambling activities.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft.
- Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech.
- Sorsby admitted to betting on college and professional sports, including wagers on his own team while at Indiana four years ago.
- Sorsby dismissed his legal fight against the NCAA.
Still unconfirmed:
- Agent Ron Slavin suggested Texas Tech nudged Sorsby toward the NFL supplemental draft.
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Brendan Sorsby enters NFL supplemental draft
confidence 90%Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft. This decision follows a legal dispute with the Big 12 and the NCAA. Browns head coach Todd Monken stated he is not inclined to select Sorsby.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft.
- Sorsby had a legal dispute involving the NCAA and Big 12 after admitting to gambling on his own team.
Still unconfirmed:
- Browns head coach Todd Monken is not inclined to select Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft.
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Brendan Sorsby plans to apply for NFL supplemental draft
confidence 100%Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby intends to apply for the NFL supplemental draft. This move follows a series of events regarding his college eligibility. He previously dropped a lawsuit against the NCAA.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby is a quarterback for Texas Tech.
- Sorsby plans to apply for the NFL supplemental draft.
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Brendan Sorsby applies for NFL supplemental draft
confidence 100%Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is applying for the NFL supplemental draft. He dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA. This action renders him ineligible to play college football due to gambling.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby is applying for the NFL supplemental draft.
- Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.
- Gambling violations have ended Sorsby's college career.
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Brendan Sorsby Plans to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft
confidence 90%Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is applying for the NFL supplemental draft. He is leaving college football amid a legal battle with the NCAA and Big 12 over gambling violations. Sorsby admitted to wagering on his own team.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby plans to apply for the NFL supplemental draft.
- Sorsby admitted to wagering on his own team.
- The NCAA and Big 12 were in a legal dispute with Texas Tech over Sorsby's eligibility.
Still unconfirmed:
- Cincinnati knew about Sorsby's gambling habits.