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Timing is of the essence for Brendan Sorsby.
The former Indiana football quarterback has been declared ineligible for this season by the NCAA for breaking gambling rules, most notably placing wagers on Hoosiers games while he played for them.
His current school, Texas Tech, is challenging that ruling, with a June 1 court hearing set in Lubbock County, Texas.
If the court rules in Sorsby's favor, he may be able to take the field for the Red Raiders in the fall. If not, he could consider entering the NFL's supplemental draft, where he may draw significant interest, according to ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel.
The latest: Brendan Sorsby ruled ineligible to play for Texas Tech; he had bet on Indiana football games
"He does have a robust market in the NFL. I'm not saying he's going to be a first-round pick, but the NFL's a quarterback-needy place," he said on Wednesday's "Pat McAfee Show," noting Sorsby is a top-five prospect among Class of 2027 QBs.
Thamel believes Sorsby could have been a top-50 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson were picked in the first round, and Carson Beck went 65th overall.
"Quarterbacks tend to rise. People fall in love. He has a unique skill set," he said. "There's probably some consistency issues, but he's a talented guy."
Courts: Former quarterback says he bet on Indiana football games 'to root for my friends'
The upcoming legal drama looms large.
"The need for clarity for college, and some of that is the tenor of the lawsuit, comes with the fact that there's an NFL deadline and the realistic options there," Thamel said.
This is a draft, this year being held on Sept. 9, for players who were not eligible for the regular draft but have lost their remaining college eligibility. Players must declare their intent to participate by the end of June.
Teams rarely make picks in the supplemental draft, and a team picking in it would lose a pick from the corresponding round in the next NFL Draft.
The Arizona Cardinals made the most recent supplemental draft pick, safety Jalen Thompson in the fifth round in 2019.
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The former Indiana football quarterback has been declared ineligible for this season by the NCAA for breaking gambling rules, most notably placing wagers on Hoosiers games while he played for them.
His current school, Texas Tech, is challenging that ruling, with a June 1 court hearing set in Lubbock County, Texas.
If the court rules in Sorsby's favor, he may be able to take the field for the Red Raiders in the fall. If not, he could consider entering the NFL's supplemental draft, where he may draw significant interest, according to ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel.
The latest: Brendan Sorsby ruled ineligible to play for Texas Tech; he had bet on Indiana football games
"He does have a robust market in the NFL. I'm not saying he's going to be a first-round pick, but the NFL's a quarterback-needy place," he said on Wednesday's "Pat McAfee Show," noting Sorsby is a top-five prospect among Class of 2027 QBs.
Thamel believes Sorsby could have been a top-50 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson were picked in the first round, and Carson Beck went 65th overall.
"Quarterbacks tend to rise. People fall in love. He has a unique skill set," he said. "There's probably some consistency issues, but he's a talented guy."
Courts: Former quarterback says he bet on Indiana football games 'to root for my friends'
The upcoming legal drama looms large.
"The need for clarity for college, and some of that is the tenor of the lawsuit, comes with the fact that there's an NFL deadline and the realistic options there," Thamel said.
What is the supplemental draft? Can Brendan Sorsby enter the supplemental draft?
This is a draft, this year being held on Sept. 9, for players who were not eligible for the regular draft but have lost their remaining college eligibility. Players must declare their intent to participate by the end of June.
Teams rarely make picks in the supplemental draft, and a team picking in it would lose a pick from the corresponding round in the next NFL Draft.
The Arizona Cardinals made the most recent supplemental draft pick, safety Jalen Thompson in the fifth round in 2019.
When did Brendan Sorsby play for Indiana football?
- 2022: 3-of-6 for 8 yards and 1 interception in one game
- 2023: 135-of-237 (57.0%) for 1,587 yards, 15 touchdowns and 5 interceptions in 10 games
- He played the 2024 and '25 seasons at Cincinnati.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: NFL supplement draft 2026: Brendan Sorsby NCAA eligibility could lead to pros
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