Everything you need to know about quarterback Brendan Sorsby and his quest for the NFL supplemental draft

Everything you need to know about quarterback Brendan Sorsby and his quest for the NFL supplemental draft begins with a rare blend of talent and baggage. The Texas Tech signal-caller stands 6'3" and around 235 pounds, developing after transfers from Indiana and Cincinnati, compiling 4,813 passing yards, 45 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 24 starts across two programs. He joined Texas Tech for 2026 with more than $4 million in NIL money, positioning him for potential late-round work in the supplemental draft. The drama surrounds gambling allegations: Sorsby allegedly placed thousands of bets totaling about $90,000 over four years, including about 40 bets on Indiana in 2022, and spent time in rehab for gambling and anxiety disorders. He was ruled ineligible by the NCAA on May 18; appeals were denied, and Texas Tech’s appeal was rejected in June. A judge then granted an injunction, allowing play in 2026 with two games suspended, triggering controversy across the NCAA and Big 12.