Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Brendan Sorsby looks to throw during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.
In just a matter of weeks, former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby‘s football career has seemingly come crashing down.
First, Sorsby voluntarily revoked his college eligibility amid ongoing legal battles surrounding his violation of NCAA gambling rules. In doing so, Sorsby submitted his name for selection in the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft.
However, now it appears that his pro future is in doubt as well. On Tuesday, the NFL announced that it will not hold a supplemental draft this offseason, meaning that Sorsby cannot be selected or sign as a free agent with NFL teams.
He can, however, join other professional leagues such as the UFL.
NFL Claims Brendan Sorsby Did Not ‘Demonstrate Accountability’ For Gambling
According to the league’s collective bargaining agreement, it can determine whether or not to hold a supplemental draft each offseason. The last supplemental draft was held in 2023, however, no players were selected.
Jalen Thompson, who recently signed with the Dallas Cowboys, was the last player selected via the supplemental draft in 2019, when the Arizona Cardinals used a fifth-round pick to select him out of Washington State.
NFL declining to hold a Supplemental Draft is a major curveball to the Brendan Sorsby saga.
To sum it up: the NFL felt there wasn’t enough time for the league and teams to fully vet everything. The NFL also said that Sorsby did NOT “demonstrate accountability” for his conduct.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) June 23, 2026
Dane Brugler of The Athletic reports that the NFL informed Sorsby and all 32 teams on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplement draft in 2026, in part due to the fact that Sorsby did not “demonstrate accountability” for his conduct.
The ruling led many to wonder if the NFL may have allowed Sorsby to enter the league had he simply accepted his initial ban from the NCAA.
Sorsby Isn’t Taking The Decision Lying Down
While the NFL reserves the right to have, or not have, a supplemental draft according to its CBA. Sorsby’s attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, stated that the league’s decision actually violates that CBA.
“It is a violation of the CBA and the law. We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA,” Kessler told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Brendan Sorsby’s attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, tells ESPN of the NFL’s decision to not hold a supplemental draft: “It is a violation of the CBA and the law. We will pursue this immediately with the NFLPA.”
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) June 23, 2026
At this point, Sorsby almost has to pursue some sort of legal action. A year of not playing in college and also being barred from the NFL could have a disastrous impact on his dream of a professional football career.
So, should the NFL have locked Sorsby out of the league until at least 2027? Let us know what you think in the comments below.