Brendan Sorsby issues statement on decision to apply for the NFL’s supplemental draft

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1. 10d ago

   Brendan Sorsby ends Texas Tech tenure, files for NFL supplemental draft

   Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has formally applied for the NFL supplemental draft, ending his college football eligibility amid unresolved gambling-related legal issues. The move follows weeks of uncertainty over his eligibility to play for Texas Tech this season. His decision concludes a four-year career at the university. The NCAA and Big 12 had clashed with Texas Tech over Sorsby’s status despite prior violations.

   What's confirmed:

   • Brendan Sorsby will not play college football this season and has applied for the NFL supplemental draft, terminating his NCAA eligibility.
   • Texas Tech and the NCAA had conflicting stances on Sorsby’s eligibility due to gambling-related violations, escalating tensions before his decision.
   • Sorsby’s move follows weeks of legal uncertainty over whether he could play for Texas Tech amid ongoing disputes.
   • The decision comes after Sorsby was granted a second chance to play college football, only to withdraw shortly afterward.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Sources speculate on Sorsby’s potential draft stock in the supplemental process, though no projections or team interest have been confirmed.
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2. 10d ago

   Brendan Sorsby ends college football career to enter NFL supplemental draft

   Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has announced he will apply for the NFL supplemental draft, terminating his eligibility with the NCAA amid ongoing legal disputes over gambling allegations. His decision follows multiple sources confirming his intent to bypass the 2026 college season. Sorsby’s statement marks the conclusion of his four-year college football journey. The move comes after weeks of legal uncertainty over his eligibility to play for Texas Tech.

   What's confirmed:

   • Brendan Sorsby has officially applied to enter the NFL supplemental draft, ending his NCAA eligibility.
   • His decision follows a legal battle with the NCAA over gambling allegations, which led to his ineligibility for Texas Tech.
   • Sorsby played four seasons of college football across Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech before this move.
   • Multiple sources confirm his supplemental draft application, including NFL Network, ESPN, and CBS Sports.
   • The NCAA’s gambling scandal involving Sorsby has been widely reported as the catalyst for his departure from college football.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Texas Tech’s athletic department has not yet issued an official response to Sorsby’s decision.
   • Unconfirmed reports suggest Sorsby’s gambling scandal may have involved wagers on his own team’s games.
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