To draft Brendan Sorsby, or to not draft Brendan Sorsby — that is the question.
Well… that WAS the question — until today when the National Football League ended the former Indiana and Cincinnati quarterback’s attempt to enter the league’s supplemental draft by declaring early on Tuesday that no such draft would take place this offseason.
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Sorsby has been embroiled in controversy as of late due to a gambling scandal that saw the young quarterback make thousands of online sports bets while playing college ball — including 40 on the University of Indiana while Sorsby was a backup passer for the team. While initially being issued a temporary injunction in order to play football this season for Texas Tech, the Big 12 filed with a federal court with aims to punish the player and the school, so Sorsby dropped his suit.
With today’s ruling, Sorsby will not be eligible to join an NFL team in 2026 — however, he could take his talents to another professional football league if he so chooses.
In a strongly worded letter, the league indicated to Sorsby and his representation that they were displeased with how he went about filing for a potential supplemental draft.
“Your Petition — filed three business days before the deadline, without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions — does not provide a basis for the League to alter those plans.”
The NFL continued:
“The Petition provides no information regarding the basis for, or timing of, the NCAA’s decision. Public sources, however, indicate that in May 2026 the NCAA issued a determination declaring you permanently ineligible from participation in college athletics, based on a sustained pattern of improper gambling activity during your collegiate career at three different universities.”
However, today’s ruling by the National Football League does not preclude Sorsby from declaring for the 2027 NFL Draft.
“As Commissioner Goodell has emphasized, participation in the NFL is a privilege that carries with it significant responsibilities, including accountability. By all accounts, you are a talented player with the potential for future success. We encourage you to focus on preparing for possible entry into the NFL through the 2027 NFL Annual Draft.”
If Miami had any interest in putting in a bid for Sorsby’s services this season, those aspirations are now dashed. We will see how the Dolphins (and all other NFL teams) rate the 6’3″ gunslinger if he does end up being available during the 2027 selection process.