The Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's decision to withdraw from his college program and bid to enter the NFL through the supplemental draft has created fresh uncertainty, and the league is not providing any answers.

According to ClutchPoints, the NFL declined to comment on Sorsby's expected application for the supplemental draft. ESPN insider Pete Thamel revealed the league's position in a post on social media.

"The NFL declined comment on Sorsby's expected application for the Supplemental Draft," Thamel wrote. "The league does not have a Supplemental Draft scheduled, which isn't unusual. (The last NFL Supplemental Draft pick came in 2019)."

The update leaves questions about what comes next for Sorsby, who was expected to be Texas Tech's starting quarterback in 2026. But now his future depends on a rarely used NFL process.

Sorsby's decision comes after concerns about his NCAA eligibility emerged this offseason.

The 22-year-old entered the transfer portal after two productive seasons at Cincinnati Bearcats. Between 2024 and 2025, he threw for 5,600 yards and 45 touchdowns and added 18 rushing scores for the Bearcats.

Sorsby’s production numbers helped him to establish himself as one of the most promising quarterbacks in college football before the eligibility questions surfaced involving an NCAA investigation around g*******.

The immediate storyline is around the NFL's silence, but Sorsby's decision sheds light on the difficult position he faced.

Why Sorsby Chose the Supplemental Draft Route

The quarterback, who opted for the supplemental draft after uncertainty surrounding his eligibility continued to grow, as per NBC Sports.

Sorsby chose not to lose a season while legal and NCAA matters played out, which led him to pursue a professional opportunity. 

Sorsby addressed the situation in a public statement after announcing his decision.

"I am grateful for the support from my family, my Tech coaching staff, teammates, the community and so many others who have encouraged me to address and learn more about this important issue," Sorsby said.

He also made it clear that his focus has not changed despite the circumstances.

"As my journey continues, I remain fully committed to and focused on being the best I can be both on and off the field," he added.

In recent years, teams have rarely used the supplemental draft, which adds another layer of uncertainty. The Arizona Cardinals selected the last player through the process in 2019.

For now, the NFL remains silent on how it will handle Sorby's application. Till the league makes a decision, Sorby's college production will continue to raise questions about what lies ahead.

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Written by

Evince Das

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