Brendan Sorsby’s road back to the gridiron took another big hit on Friday.
According to a report by ESPN, the NCAA denied Texas Tech’s appeal to have his eligibility for next season reinstated.
The former Cincinnati Bearcats star lost his eligibility over multiple violations of the NCAA’s gambling policy. He admitted to placing wagers on his own team while playing for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech after two seasons, and he may never suit up for the program now.
What’s next for Brendan Sorsby?
While the NCAA denied Texas Tech’s appeal, Sorsby is going through a separate legal process.
He filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction against the NCAA, and he’s still waiting for a ruling from Texas Judge Ken Curry to know whether he can return for one final season in college.
Sorsby was projected as a potential first-round pick in the promising 2027 NFL Draft class, along with the likes of Arch Manning, Dante Moore, LaNorris Sellers and more.
If he can’t get his eligibility back, he’ll probably have no choice but to declare for the NFL Supplemental Draft, where teams can use 2027 draft picks for a chance to get him.
Nevertheless, as an NFL employee, he’d also be subject to its personal conduct policy, so there’s a chance he could face discipline from the league.
Whatever the case, Sorsby will most likely end up in the NFL. Whether it’ll be in 2026 and 2027 remains to be seen.
