The wild saga involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby just got even crazier.
Just as the NCAA filed an appeal against a Lubbock district judge’s injunction over his eligibility, the quarterback has abruptly decided to enter the NFL.
Brendan Sorsby Applies to Enter NFL Supplemental Draft
Rather than suiting up for the Red Raiders under the protection of a state injunction, Sorsby is applying for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
The whiplash has left the NFL community completely stunned.
“All of that for this,” former NFL linebacker Will Compton posted on his X handle.
All of that for this https://t.co/m7FBoThrSU
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) June 16, 2026
PFN analyst Jacob Infante believes Sorsby could go in the second or third round of the Supplemental Draft.
“There hasn’t been a Day 2 pick used in the NFL supplemental draft since 2018. I think that changes this year with Brendan Sorsby,” Infante wrote. “Even with the gambling saga, Sorsby is a gifted passer with a rocket arm, a prototypical framed and serious touch. A QB-needy team will take the risk.”
There hasn’t been a Day 2 pick used in the NFL supplemental draft since 2018. I think that changes this year with Brendan Sorsby.
Even with the gambling saga, Sorsby is a gifted passer with a rocket arm, a prototypical framed and serious touch. A QB-needy will take the risk. pic.twitter.com/U0gwtY6CnT
— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) June 16, 2026
Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky shared his prediction as well.
“I would imagine someone will use a 4th round pick on him,” he wrote on X.
Former NFL offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz declared on his X handle, “Days ago the entire leadership at Texas Tech put out a 20 minute video explaining their stance/defending Sorbsy. And now he’s out. Didn’t think it would end this way. The amount of pressure applied to the school/program to move on must have been overwhelming.”
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The trouble began when an NCAA investigation revealed that Sorsby had placed over 10,000 wagers totaling $90,000, including 40 bets against his own team and teammates while playing for Indiana University in 2022 (although never in games in which he played). Facing a lifetime NCAA ban, Sorsby’s legal team argued the quarterback was suffering from a “clinically diagnosed gambling disorder.”
A Texas judge sided with Sorsby, granting a temporary injunction that would allow him to play the 2026 college season after a minor two-game suspension. Texas AG Ken Paxton even stepped in, threatening the Big 12 with a $200 million antitrust lawsuit if the conference attempted to boycott or sanction Texas Tech for playing him.
Rather than walking into a nuclear war of litigation on September 5, Sorsby chose the ultimate escape hatch: the NFL. Now, assuming his application is approved, all eyes turn to the Supplemental Draft to see how high he will get picked.
