Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is expected to enter the NFL supplemental draft, ending an unprecedented legal battle to retain his college eligibility after admitting to impermissible gambling while playing college football. He is tentatively planning a July workout for NFL teams ahead of the application deadline on Monday.
Sorsby, who previously had a $5 million NIL deal with Texas Tech, now faces questions about whether the NFL will impose a gambling suspension, following the Kayshon Boutte precedent. Draft analyst Lance Zierlein has reportedly evaluated Sorsby as the potential QB3 in the 2026 NFL draft class.
The supplemental draft is typically held in July, offering teams a chance to select players who were not eligible for the regular draft. Sorsby's entry resolves lingering procedural issues from a Texas district court's temporary injunction that had briefly allowed him to play for Texas Tech this fall.
The move marks a significant pivot for the quarterback, who could recoup some financial ground through an NFL rookie contract. His decision highlights the growing intersection of college athletics, name-image-likeness deals, and professional prospects.
However, it remains uncertain whether the NFL will follow the Boutte precedent, where a player faced a suspension for gambling violations but was allowed to enter the supplemental draft. The league has not commented on Sorsby's case.