Quarterback Brendan Sorsby to Dismiss Lawsuit, Clearing Path to NFL Supplemental Draft

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is set to dismiss a lawsuit in Lubbock County, Texas, that had temporarily restored his NCAA eligibility for the 2026 season. By withdrawing the case, his eligibility to play for Texas Tech will be terminated, allowing him to enter the NFL supplemental draft.

The move removes a barrier that would have prevented the NFL from considering him for the supplemental draft while he remained a college-eligible player. Analysts note that the league could still impose sanctions similar to those applied in the 2011 Terrelle Pryor case, which linked NCAA violations to NFL eligibility decisions.

Legal experts say the NFL could also assess concerns about gambling activities, even though Sorsby has not been found to have violated any NFL policies. The dismissal therefore marks a procedural step rather than a guarantee of draft selection.