Brendan Sorsby will be eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft following a settlement reached between the NFL, the NFL Player's Association (NFLPA), and the quarterback, NFL Network reported Tuesday. The resolution addresses claims related to the league's decision not to hold a supplemental draft.
A memo sent to NFL teams stated that Sorsby will be considered a draft-eligible player for 2027 and will not be permitted to sign an NFL player contract until after the draft concludes. The league and the NFLPA confirmed that there will be no further litigation concerning Sorsby's entry into the NFL, and he will concentrate on his preparation for the 2027 draft.
Sorsby acknowledged his gambling issues in a statement, accepting full responsibility for his actions. "I did not have control of my gambling problem and it took getting caught for me to realize that, but it was truly the best thing that could've happened to me," he said. "Because of this, I have been able get the help I need and fully focus on my recovery."
Sorsby's eligibility for the supplemental draft had been a point of contention after he left Texas Tech amid an NCAA eligibility dispute. The NFL's decision not to conduct a supplemental draft was reportedly due to the inability to promptly investigate Sorsby's gambling activities. Earlier in the process, the NCAA denied his reinstatement request before a Texas judge deemed him eligible to play on June 8. Sorsby, who previously played for Indiana and Cincinnati, admitted to betting approximately $90,000 on college football games, including some involving his own team. The Canadian Football League also recently barred him from playing this year.
During his four college seasons, Sorsby passed for 7,208 yards, with 60 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. His most productive season came in 2025 with Cincinnati, where he threw 18 touchdowns against five interceptions, leading the Bearcats to a 7-6 record.