6 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 18
Brendan Sorsby is deciding whether to enter the NFL supplemental draft by June 30 or fight for 2026 eligibility at Texas Tech while the NCAA investigates alleged betting on Indiana football games in 2022.
The quarterback has taken an indefinite leave and entered a residential treatment program for gambling addiction, while Ohio gambling officials are also conducting an integrity investigation.
NFL evaluators still view Sorsby as a potential top-50 talent, but teams say his value depends on the scope of the betting and whether the case points to poor judgment, addiction or possible criminal exposure.
A supplemental entry would revive a draft unused since 2019 and force teams to bid future 2027 picks with limited access to Sorsby, making background work unusually important.
Returning to Texas Tech could be far more lucrative and developmental—executives estimate $7 million to $10 million in 2026 NIL earnings—and a strong season could restore his 2027 first-round outlook.
Will a top QB prospect risk his future on a legal battle or take the NFL's supplemental draft lifeline?
Can a lawyer's 'health crisis' defense for a gambling QB dismantle the NCAA's harshest eligibility rules?
Is a quarterback with a gambling addiction too great a risk for NFL teams, even with first-round talent?