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Brendan Sorsby Enters NFL Supplemental Draft as Teams Weigh Talent Against Betting History

The decision will determine if a club forfeits a 2027 draft pick to sign a high-upside quarterback with a documented gambling record.

Overview

  • Sorsby left Texas Tech this month and formally filed to enter the NFL supplemental draft after withdrawing his court challenge to an NCAA ineligibility ruling.
  • He has admitted placing roughly $90,000 in sports wagers across thousands of bets and completed a residential treatment program for a diagnosed gambling disorder.
  • NFL clubs will conduct accelerated evaluations, with a pro day set for July 10 where nearly every front office is expected to attend to assess his on-field skills and character.
  • The supplemental draft uses a blind bid system so any team that selects Sorsby must forfeit the corresponding 2027 draft pick and the NFL must confirm his eligibility.
  • League sources project Sorsby could cost a Day‑2 pick (roughly second round), but many teams, coaches and commentators warn the public‑relations and discipline risks may outweigh his upside.