Key facts
- Brendan Sorsby will apply for the NFL supplemental draft after withdrawing from Texas Tech.
- Sorsby was previously declared ineligible by the NCAA for wagering on college sports, including his own team.
- Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield expects a significant increase in NFL team inquiries about Sorsby.
- Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken indicated his team would likely avoid pursuing Sorsby.
- Cincinnati has a pending lawsuit against Sorsby for breach of contract.
University of Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield anticipates a significant increase in NFL team inquiries regarding quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who has decided to forgo playing for Texas Tech and instead apply for the NFL supplemental draft. Sorsby's decision follows revelations about his gambling addiction, which led to NCAA ineligibility and a legal battle to play for Texas Tech.
Satterfield noted that NFL scouts and general managers have already reached out to him about Sorsby, primarily on a personal level, and he expects more questions now that Sorsby's situation is public. He described Sorsby as a talented player with good size, capable of running and throwing.
Sorsby's past season at Cincinnati saw him pass for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns with five interceptions, while also rushing for 580 yards and nine touchdowns. He completed 64% of his passes for 2,813 yards and 18 touchdowns with seven interceptions in 2024, adding 447 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
Cleveland Browns coach Todd Monken indicated that his team would likely not pursue Sorsby, citing the "slippery slope" of his situation and the potential for lifetime bans in professional sports, regardless of talent. He questioned the viability of Sorsby as a franchise quarterback if he were ever eligible to play in the NFL.
Cincinnati has a pending lawsuit against Sorsby in Ohio, accusing him of breaching his name, image, and likeness (NIL) contract after transferring to Texas Tech. A pretrial conference is scheduled for July 10. Satterfield expressed hope that Sorsby can overcome his issues and receive an opportunity in the NFL, citing historical examples of players who made mistakes but were still given chances.