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Supplemental draft rules could get Brendan Sorsby drafted higher than expected

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby may enter the NFL via a supplemental draft. The process depends on whether he can reinstate his NCAA eligibility. Specific supplemental draft rules could allow him to be selected higher than expected.

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Reports now suggest a supplemental draft is a possibility for Sorsby, contradicting previous claims that the NFL would not hold one.

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  1. Brendan Sorsby's NFL Supplemental Draft Potential

    Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby may enter the NFL via a supplemental draft. The process depends on whether he can reinstate his NCAA eligibility. Specific supplemental draft rules could allow him to be selected higher than expected.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby is fighting to reinstate his NCAA eligibility.
    • Supplemental draft rules could result in Sorsby being drafted higher than expected.
    • NFL teams may need to review supplemental draft nuances if Sorsby becomes eligible.
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  2. NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby Application and Cancels 2026 Supplemental Draft

    The NFL informed Brendan Sorsby and league clubs that it will not hold a supplemental draft this summer. This decision makes the Texas Tech quarterback ineligible to enter the league in 2026. No player has been selected in the supplemental draft since 2019.

    What's confirmed:

    • The NFL will not hold a supplemental draft in 2026.
    • Brendan Sorsby is ineligible to enter the NFL in 2026.
    • The NFL has not selected a player in the supplemental draft since 2019.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Sorsby was presumed to be a first-round pick in the 2027 draft class.
    • Sorsby was found guilty of placing thousands of bets, including some on his own team, in 2022.
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  3. Brendan Sorsby Plans to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft

    Quarterback Brendan Sorsby intends to enter the NFL supplemental draft following his departure from Texas Tech. His eligibility follows a legal complaint from the Big 12 and college gambling violations. NFL teams are weighing his skill set against these off-field issues.

    What's confirmed:

    • Brendan Sorsby plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft.
    • Sorsby is leaving Texas Tech.
    • Sorsby had gambling violations in college.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Hunter Dekkers precedent suggests Sorsby will not face a suspension.
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