NFL deadline for supplemental draft applications expires today
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility for the NFL supplemental draft will be confirmed after the June 22 deadline, when the league reviews all applications.
The NFL’s deadline for supplemental draft applications closes on June 22, and the league is expected to evaluate all submissions before announcing the eligible pool and the draft date. Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who missed the April draft after not applying for early admission and subsequently lost his NCAA eligibility, has filed for the supplemental draft and appears to meet the eligibility criteria under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The league has not yet commented on Sorsby's status, citing the pending deadline. Analysts note that the NFL could potentially argue that Sorsby was still eligible for the regular draft or that his recent court order does not affect his supplemental draft eligibility, but such arguments are considered unlikely. If Sorsby is selected, the NFL could address any disciplinary matters after the draft, a process that would involve the commissioner and possibly the NFL Players Association.
Legal experts point out that previous cases involving players who bet on their own teams did not result in NFL sanctions, suggesting that the league may follow a similar approach with Sorsby.