Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby has declared his intent to enter the 2026 [1] NFL supplemental draft.
Sorsby's move to the professional ranks follows a series of eligibility disputes with the NCAA. His transition to the NFL comes after the governing body denied the reinstatement of his eligibility following treatment for gambling addiction and a two-game [2] suspension.
Reports of Sorsby's intent to apply for the draft surfaced June 2, 2026 [4]. While some reports indicate he has already declared for the 2026 [1] draft, others state he is applying to be eligible for the process this summer [3].
Professional evaluations of the quarterback remain mixed. One analyst suggested Sorsby could be a late first- or early second-round [5] pick in the supplemental draft. However, not all NFL personnel share that optimism. Todd Monken, a coach with the Cleveland Browns, expressed a different view of the prospect's value.
"I wouldn't be inclined to select Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL's supplemental draft," Monken said.
The supplemental draft allows players who missed the primary draft window due to specific circumstances, such as eligibility rulings, to be selected by NFL teams. Sorsby's path to the league is now dependent on these teams deciding whether to expend a future pick on his talent despite the controversies surrounding his college career.
Sorsby's situation highlights the complexities of NCAA eligibility and the limited options available to athletes when reinstatement is denied. He now looks to the summer of 2026 [1] to determine if his professional career will begin in the NFL.
“Brendan Sorsby has declared his intent to enter the 2026 NFL supplemental draft.”
Sorsby's entry into the supplemental draft serves as a workaround for athletes who are effectively barred from collegiate play but possess professional-grade talent. Because the NCAA's refusal to reinstate him removes his ability to play for Texas Tech, the supplemental draft is his only immediate viable path to professional football. His draft stock will likely depend on how NFL teams weigh his on-field potential against the red flags associated with his gambling-addiction treatment and NCAA eligibility issues.
