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There is, somehow, yet another twist to the Brendan Sorsby saga, and it might put the Arizona Cardinals on the clock.
For Sorsby, this twist may just be final, as the Texas Tech quarterback applied to enter the NFL supplemental draft, according to multiple reports.
The story began last month, when Sorsby was ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA for gambling infractions that included betting on his own team in 2022, while at Indiana. Then, last week, a judge granted Sorsby an injunction, seemingly enabling him to play in the 2026 college football season.
But across the sport’s landscape, the reaction was swift. In the Big 12, Texas Tech’s opponents protested the decision, threatening to cancel games against the Red Raiders and investigating avenues for legal action. Meanwhile, the school itself handed down a two-game suspension.
The supplemental draft, though, offers an out — enabling players who have lost their collegiate eligibility to immediately enter the NFL. And with a filing date of June 22 looming, Sorsby took that option. If the NFL accepts his application, the supplemental draft is expected to take place in mid-July.
All of this is relevant for the Cardinals because Sorsby is widely viewed as an early-to-mid-round draft prospect. He has a strong arm and above-average athleticism, but can struggle with his decision-making in the pocket, an area in which he was aiming to improve in 2026.
Without that opportunity, analysts believe that he could be worth a second- or third-round pick in the supplemental draft, if teams are comfortable with his off-field issues.
To select a player in the supplemental draft, teams submit a blind bid of a draft round. For example, the Cardinals could bid a third-round pick on Sorsby. If no team beat that offer, they would then acquire his rights, losing their 2027 third-round pick in the process.
And with no clear solution at quarterback — in the short-term or long-term — that could be an appealing opportunity.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters NFL supplemental draft
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For Sorsby, this twist may just be final, as the Texas Tech quarterback applied to enter the NFL supplemental draft, according to multiple reports.
The story began last month, when Sorsby was ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA for gambling infractions that included betting on his own team in 2022, while at Indiana. Then, last week, a judge granted Sorsby an injunction, seemingly enabling him to play in the 2026 college football season.
But across the sport’s landscape, the reaction was swift. In the Big 12, Texas Tech’s opponents protested the decision, threatening to cancel games against the Red Raiders and investigating avenues for legal action. Meanwhile, the school itself handed down a two-game suspension.
The supplemental draft, though, offers an out — enabling players who have lost their collegiate eligibility to immediately enter the NFL. And with a filing date of June 22 looming, Sorsby took that option. If the NFL accepts his application, the supplemental draft is expected to take place in mid-July.
All of this is relevant for the Cardinals because Sorsby is widely viewed as an early-to-mid-round draft prospect. He has a strong arm and above-average athleticism, but can struggle with his decision-making in the pocket, an area in which he was aiming to improve in 2026.
Without that opportunity, analysts believe that he could be worth a second- or third-round pick in the supplemental draft, if teams are comfortable with his off-field issues.
To select a player in the supplemental draft, teams submit a blind bid of a draft round. For example, the Cardinals could bid a third-round pick on Sorsby. If no team beat that offer, they would then acquire his rights, losing their 2027 third-round pick in the process.
And with no clear solution at quarterback — in the short-term or long-term — that could be an appealing opportunity.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby enters NFL supplemental draft
Continue reading...
