1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 23
Summary
Sorsby’s petition for a 2026 supplemental draft entry was rejected after the NFL declined to hold the event, leaving the Texas Tech quarterback with the 2027 draft as his only league path.
The league told Sorsby he failed to “demonstrate accountability” and had used litigation to “avoid the consequences” of a betting scandal, while also citing limited time for teams to assess the case.
On talent alone, the 6-foot-3, 235-pound passer would have ranked around QB3 for many teams in the 2026 class, with mostly third-round grades and likely Round 2 value because of quarterback demand.
The mailbag also flagged Notre Dame as a potential 10-pick program in 2027, with cornerback Leonard Moore viewed as a slam-dunk top-10 prospect and the Irish secondary among college football’s best.
Looking ahead, the analyst called the 2027 running back class a major upgrade on 2026 and said Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana all have a chance to produce double-digit draft picks.