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The NFL supplemental draft is in the spotlight with the reports that Texas Tech's Brendan Sorsby has applied to enter the supplemental draft amid the gambling controversy involving the quarterback.
When is the NFL supplemental draft? Who is eligible for it?
When is the deadline to enter the NFL supplemental draft?
How does it work? Who could potentially pick Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft?
Here's what to know about the NFL supplemental draft and what it means for Brendan Sorsby and his future in the NFL.
More: Brendan Sorsby landing spots include Arizona Cardinals as best fit
The NFL supplemental draft is expected to be held in mid-July, but will be held only if the NFL accepts Sorsby's application for it.
Players have to apply for eligibility for the NFL supplemental draft. The NFL reviews the applications on an individual basis.
College football players who have lost their eligibility are eligible for the NFL supplemental draft, making Sorsby's case unique as he is currently eligible to play for Texas Tech in the upcoming season after a judge issued an injunction allowing him to play on June 8.
Sorsby reportedly applied to enter the supplemental draft after the Big 12 filed a legal complaint to sanction Texas Tech if it allows Sorsby to play this season on June 14. The NCAA also filed an appeal of the injunction on June 15, putting Sorsby's eligibility in question.
More: Cardinals could now bid on Texas Tech QB Sorsby in supplemental draft
The deadline to enter the NFL supplemental draft is June 22, so Sorsby was getting close to having to make a decision about attempting to play for Texas Tech in 2026 or trying to move on to the NFL.
NFL teams blindly bid on players in the draft using the next season's draft picks, with the highest bid getting the player.
For example, if one team were to bid a second-round pick on Sorsby and no one else bid that high of a pick, that team would win the bid for the player, but have to give up its second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
If a player isn't picked in the NFL supplemental draft he becomes a free agent and can sign with whichever NFL team he chooses.
More: What to know as Cardinals, college QB star mull NFL supplemental draft
The Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets have been linked as potential landing spots for Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft, with USA TODAY Sports ranking the Cardinals as the No. 1 fit for the Texas Tech QB.
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When is the NFL supplemental draft? Who is eligible for it?
When is the deadline to enter the NFL supplemental draft?
How does it work? Who could potentially pick Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft?
Here's what to know about the NFL supplemental draft and what it means for Brendan Sorsby and his future in the NFL.
More: Brendan Sorsby landing spots include Arizona Cardinals as best fit
When is the NFL supplemental draft?
The NFL supplemental draft is expected to be held in mid-July, but will be held only if the NFL accepts Sorsby's application for it.
Players have to apply for eligibility for the NFL supplemental draft. The NFL reviews the applications on an individual basis.
Who is eligible for the NFL supplemental draft?
College football players who have lost their eligibility are eligible for the NFL supplemental draft, making Sorsby's case unique as he is currently eligible to play for Texas Tech in the upcoming season after a judge issued an injunction allowing him to play on June 8.
Sorsby reportedly applied to enter the supplemental draft after the Big 12 filed a legal complaint to sanction Texas Tech if it allows Sorsby to play this season on June 14. The NCAA also filed an appeal of the injunction on June 15, putting Sorsby's eligibility in question.
More: Cardinals could now bid on Texas Tech QB Sorsby in supplemental draft
When is the deadline to enter the NFL supplemental draft?
The deadline to enter the NFL supplemental draft is June 22, so Sorsby was getting close to having to make a decision about attempting to play for Texas Tech in 2026 or trying to move on to the NFL.
How does the NFL supplemental draft work?
NFL teams blindly bid on players in the draft using the next season's draft picks, with the highest bid getting the player.
For example, if one team were to bid a second-round pick on Sorsby and no one else bid that high of a pick, that team would win the bid for the player, but have to give up its second-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
If a player isn't picked in the NFL supplemental draft he becomes a free agent and can sign with whichever NFL team he chooses.
More: What to know as Cardinals, college QB star mull NFL supplemental draft
Who could pick Brendan Sorsby in NFL supplemental draft?
The Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets have been linked as potential landing spots for Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft, with USA TODAY Sports ranking the Cardinals as the No. 1 fit for the Texas Tech QB.
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Reach Jeremy Cluff at [email protected]. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today. Sign up for azcentral Preps Now. And be sure to subscribe to our daily sports newsletters so you don't miss a thing.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: When is NFL supplemental draft 2026? What to know about Brendan Sorsby
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