Cincy coach expecting flood of queries from NFL teams on Sorsby
The NFL rejected Brendan Sorsby's application for the supplemental draft on June 23. The league cited his issues as too significant for entry this year. Sorsby is now cleared to pursue the 2027 NFL Draft.
What changed
The NFL denied Sorsby's 2026 supplemental draft application after he was previously reported as eligible.
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NFL Denies Brendan Sorsby Entry for 2026 Season
confidence 95%The NFL rejected Brendan Sorsby's application for the supplemental draft on June 23. The league cited his issues as too significant for entry this year. Sorsby is now cleared to pursue the 2027 NFL Draft.
What's confirmed:
- The NFL ruled on June 23 it will not hold a supplemental draft this summer for Sorsby.
- Sorsby is cleared to pursue the 2027 NFL Draft.
- Sorsby withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA, making him ineligible to play at the collegiate level.
Still unconfirmed:
- Sorsby's attorney intends to continue a legal battle against the NFL.
- The NFLPA is considering its options regarding Sorsby's case.
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CFL bars Brendan Sorsby from signing with teams
confidence 100%The Canadian Football League will not allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or appear on negotiation lists. The 22-year-old quarterback was permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting. He remains eligible for the July NFL supplemental draft.
What's confirmed:
- The CFL will not allow Brendan Sorsby to sign with any team or be added to negotiation lists.
- The NCAA permanently ruled Sorsby ineligible for sports betting.
- Sorsby is 22 years old.
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Brendan Sorsby Enters NFL Supplemental Draft After NCAA Gambling Ban
confidence 90%Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is eligible for the July NFL supplemental draft. He is no longer playing college football after dropping a lawsuit against the NCAA. Sorsby's career ended due to gambling violations.
What's confirmed:
- Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft in July.
- Sorsby dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA.
- Gambling violations ended Sorsby's college career and rendered him ineligible.
- Sorsby bet on his own team's games.
- Scott Satterfield expects NFL teams to call regarding Sorsby.
Still unconfirmed:
- The University of Cincinnati may face NCAA trouble if it knew about Sorsby's gambling addiction.
- Some are urging a $6.4B NFL team to reject Sorsby following a comment from his agent.
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Satterfield expects surge in NFL interest for Brendan Sorsby
confidence 90%University of Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield anticipates more calls from NFL teams as Brendan Sorsby applies for the supplemental draft. Satterfield believes front offices are overlooking the quarterback. Recent scrutiny follows Sorsby's transfer to Texas Tech and reports of a gambling addiction.
What's confirmed:
- Scott Satterfield expects an increase in queries from NFL teams regarding Brendan Sorsby.
- Brendan Sorsby is applying for the NFL supplemental draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- The University of Cincinnati knew about Sorsby's gambling and took no action.
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NFL Teams Contact Cincinnati Regarding Brendan Sorsby
confidence 90%University of Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield reports that NFL teams are reaching out about quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby is preparing for the supplemental draft. His eligibility remains tied to a legal dispute with Texas Tech and the Big 12.
What's confirmed:
- Scott Satterfield reports NFL teams are contacting Cincinnati about Brendan Sorsby.
- Brendan Sorsby is preparing for the supplemental draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- An NBC analyst claims Sorsby could resolve quarterback uncertainty for a 6.5B NFL team.
- Some believed Sorsby could become a top 2027 NFL Draft prospect.
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Satterfield Expects High NFL Interest in Brendan Sorsby
confidence 90%University of Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield expects NFL teams to show heightened interest in quarterback Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby has applied for the supplemental draft. His eligibility depends on the resolution of a legal dispute with Texas Tech and the Big 12.
What's confirmed:
- Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield expects heightened interest from NFL teams in quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
- Brendan Sorsby has applied for the supplemental draft.
Still unconfirmed:
- Sorsby's agent claims the school pressured him to enter the draft.
- Sorsby is planning a July workout for NFL evaluators.
- The Steelers have ruled out a bid for Sorsby.
- Sorsby's eligibility hinges on his withdrawal from a legal dispute involving Texas Tech and the Big 12.
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NFL teams swarm Cincinnati coach over Brendan Sorsby’s supplemental draft bid
confidence 97%University of Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield reports a surge in calls from NFL teams seeking information on former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who has applied for the supplemental draft. Sorsby’s eligibility hinges on his withdrawal from a legal dispute involving Texas Tech and the Big 12, while his agent claims the school pressured him to enter the draft. Sorsby is planning a July workout for NFL evaluators, though his path remains tied to unresolved gambling allegations and the supplemental draft’s strict criteria. The Steelers have ruled out a bid, but other teams are actively pursuing intel.
What's confirmed:
- University of Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield expects an unprecedented volume of calls from NFL teams about former quarterback Brendan Sorsby following his supplemental draft application.
- Sorsby’s agent claims Texas Tech nudged him to apply for the supplemental draft after his college career ended amid legal and gambling controversies.
- Sorsby plans a July workout for NFL teams before the supplemental draft, per multiple reports citing AP sources and direct agent statements.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have explicitly ruled out pursuing Sorsby in the supplemental draft, according to a dedicated report.
- Sorsby’s eligibility for the supplemental draft remains contingent on his withdrawal from the Big 12’s legal action against Texas Tech and the Texas attorney general.
- NFL teams are actively seeking draft intel from Sorsby’s former coaches, with Satterfield confirming increased scrutiny since Sorsby’s transfer to Texas Tech and the public revelation of his gambling issues.
Still unconfirmed:
- Sorsby’s agent suggests Cincinnati’s program should face criticism for allegedly knowing about his gambling addiction for two years without intervention.
- Unconfirmed reports hint at three NFL teams with particular interest in Sorsby’s supplemental draft stock, though no names or specific fits have been verified.
- Speculation persists that Sorsby’s legal disputes could delay or complicate his NFL draft process, though no official NFL statement has addressed the matter.