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Texas Tech will not attempt to recover NIL money paid to Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech will not pursue repayment of NIL money paid to quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he declared for the NFL supplemental draft. The university exits the legal battle following the Big 12’s lawsuit and Sorsby’s eligibility collapse. His transition to the NFL marks the end of a months-long scandal tied to gambling allegations. Multiple NFL teams have already expressed interest in his draft prospects.

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Texas Tech’s formal decision to forgo recovering NIL payments to Sorsby is newly confirmed, marking a definitive end to the university’s financial entanglement in the case.

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  1. Texas Tech abandons NIL recovery bid for Brendan Sorsby amid NFL supplemental draft move

    Texas Tech will not pursue repayment of NIL money paid to quarterback Brendan Sorsby after he declared for the NFL supplemental draft. The university exits the legal battle following the Big 12’s lawsuit and Sorsby’s eligibility collapse. His transition to the NFL marks the end of a months-long scandal tied to gambling allegations. Multiple NFL teams have already expressed interest in his draft prospects.

    What's confirmed:

    • Texas Tech will not attempt to recover any NIL money paid to Brendan Sorsby following his eligibility issues and departure for the NFL supplemental draft.
    • Sorsby has officially declared for the NFL supplemental draft, ending his college football eligibility and legal disputes with the NCAA and Big 12.
    • The Big 12 filed a lawsuit seeking sanctions against Texas Tech for allowing Sorsby to play despite his gambling-related eligibility violations.
    • Sources and NFL networks confirm Sorsby’s intent to enter the supplemental draft, with multiple teams already considering him as a potential pick.
    • Texas Tech’s decision follows a legal battle that included threats, lawsuits, and the university’s admission that Sorsby wagered on his own team’s games.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Sorsby’s lawyer is reportedly working to prevent the NFL from imposing penalties related to his past gambling activity, though no formal action has been taken.
    • The Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts are among teams viewed as potential fits for Sorsby in the supplemental draft, per analyst speculation.
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