Brendan Sorsby is expected to hold a workout for NFL teams this July before the supplemental draft, following his decision to end a legal fight to retain college eligibility after admitting to betting while playing football. The deadline to apply for the draft is Monday, though procedural issues remain tied to a Texas court's temporary injunction that previously cleared him to play for Texas Tech this fall.
Sorsby had signed a $5 million NIL deal with Texas Tech, a figure that now sits in stark contrast to the financial realities of a supplemental draft contract. According to CBS Sports' analysis, a supplemental pick typically receives a contract similar to an undrafted free agent, with significantly lower guarantees and signing bonuses than a standard draft slot.
The quarterback's path to the NFL came after he acknowledged placing impermissible bets during his college career, an admission that triggered a review of his eligibility. His legal team secured a temporary injunction from a Texas district court, but Sorsby ultimately chose to drop the fight and pursue professional opportunities instead.
Scouts will evaluate Sorsby closely in the workout, as his draft stock depends heavily on that single showing. Unlike the regular draft, teams in the supplemental draft bid by sacrificing a pick in the following year's draft, which means only clubs willing to forfeit a future selection will have a chance to sign him.
Sorsby's case highlights the tension between college athlete compensation and gambling policies. While the NFL has its own strict gambling rules, the league's supplemental draft offers a path for players who cannot return to college but still have professional potential.