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Branden Sorsby Details Gambling Addiction and Confirms He Will Not Play This Year

His on-camera account shows legal betting at 18 escalated to wagers on his own college team, prompting rehab and derailing his near-term pro path.

Overview

  • Sorsby breakes his public silence in a Paramount+ documentary by admitting regret and describing how his gambling grew into an addiction.
  • He says he began gambling legally in Oklahoma at 18, moved from table games to sports betting, and placed bets on Indiana games while on the scout team.
  • Sorsby reports the behavior continued after he transferred to Texas Tech, that he was chasing a dopamine hit, and that he entered a residential rehab program after being exposed.
  • The scandal led to his suspension, a legal fight over his eligibility, a June split with Texas Tech, and the NFL’s decision not to hold a 2026 supplemental draft pick for him, leaving him out for this season but eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft.
  • The case highlights how legal betting access and strict NCAA/NFL rules can end careers, and it has strained Sorsby’s relationships while leaving his professional future and public reputation uncertain.