Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Hires Lawyer Amid NCAA Investigation

The saga of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has taken a new, and somewhat predictable turn: The lawyers are getting involved.

Sorsby is currently under investigation by the NCAA for sports betting and his college eligibility for 2026 is now in doubt. But he's not going to let the NCAA force him out without a fight.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel, Sorsby has retained the services of lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to help him retain his eligibility, if possible. Schefter noted that if they are unsuccessful over the next month and a half then Sorsby might decide to declare for the NFL via the Supplemental Draft.

"Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, who is under NCAA investigation for making bets via a gambling app, has retained the noted lawyer Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility, sources tell me and @PeteThamel. If Sorsby and Kessler are unsuccessful in finding a path to eligibility, declaring for the NFL's supplemental draft then would become an option. Sorsby would have until June 30 to declare for the supplemental draft," Schefter wrote on X.

Sorsby has reportedly checked himself into a multi-week treatment program for sports gambling addiction. But while he isn't facing any criminal charges that we know of, the court of public opinion could be just as harmful to his future as any court of law.

Nevertheless, Sorsby is a talented quarterback who many scouts grade as a stellar NFL prospect. He overachieved on some lackluster Cincinnati teams and would probably have Texas Tech ranking as a favorite to make the College Football Playoff if he plays for them in 2026.

The Supplemental Draft?

The NFL Supplemental Draft is a lesser-known draft held by the National Football League, typically in the summer, for players who become eligible after the regular NFL Draft has already taken place. This usually happens when a college player loses eligibility due to academic issues, disciplinary reasons, or other circumstances that prevent them from returning to school. The supplemental draft gives these players a pathway into the NFL without having to wait an additional year.

The process works differently from the main draft. Teams submit blind bids on players, specifying which round they would be willing to use. If a team wins the bid, it forfeits that same round pick in the following year's NFL Draft. Because of this cost and the uncertainty around player availability, the supplemental draft is used sparingly, and many years pass without any selections. As it stands, there has not been a selection made since 2019.

However, it has produced notable players in the past, such as Cris Carter, Bernie Kosar and Josh Gordon to name a few.

Could Sorsby be the next player to come out via the Supplemental Draft?

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This story was originally published May 2, 2026 at 2:23 PM.