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NFL Declines Supplemental Draft, Ends Gambling Saga With Texas Tech QB
The NFL has decided against holding a supplemental draft this year, dashing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's immediate hopes of entering the league following NCAA gambling sanctions.
TL;DR
Brendan Sorsby, the Texas Tech quarterback embroiled in a gambling scandal, will not be able to enter the NFL this season after the league opted not to hold a supplemental draft. This decision follows the NCAA declaring Sorsby ineligible due to his betting activities, including wagers on his own team.
The National Football League (NFL) announced on Tuesday, June 26, 2026, its decision not to conduct a supplemental draft for the current year. This ruling directly impacts Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who had applied for entry into the draft after the NCAA declared him ineligible for the upcoming season due to violations related to gambling.
The NFL's decision means Sorsby will have to wait until the 2027 NFL Draft for an opportunity to join the league. A letter from NFL Management Council general counsel Lawrence Ferazani Jr. to Sorsby and all 32 teams cited the league's discretion in holding a supplemental draft, stating that Sorsby's application, filed close to the deadline and without supporting documentation, did not warrant altering existing plans.
Sorsby's attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, intends to appeal the NFL's ruling to the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), asserting a violation of the league's collective bargaining agreement. Kessler stated that the NFL had previously indicated only a short application was required by June 22, with no mention of additional documentation or timeline constraints affecting the decision.
The quarterback's situation stems from admitting to placing thousands of bets while at Indiana University, including at least 40 wagers on his own team. After transferring to Texas Tech, Sorsby entered treatment for gambling addiction and was subsequently ruled ineligible by the NCAA. Despite a temporary injunction against the NCAA, he had announced plans to forgo college athletics for the NFL draft.
With the supplemental draft canceled, Sorsby's immediate football options are limited. He could potentially explore opportunities in the Canadian Football League (CFL) or the United Football League (UFL). Billionaire entrepreneur Mike Repole, a UFL co-owner, publicly invited Sorsby to consider playing for the UFL's Dallas Renegades. Another possibility includes sitting out the season to train for the 2027 NFL Draft. Pre-existing markets on Kalshi regarding Sorsby being drafted by an NFL team by September 15, which saw over $154,000 in trading volume, are now expected to result in losses for all positions.
