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NFL Scraps Supplemental Draft Over Gambling Scandal
23 Jun
Summary
- NFL canceled 2026 supplemental draft due to player gambling issues.
- Quarterback Brendan Sorsby's gambling addiction led to ineligibility.
- Sorsby's path to the NFL is blocked for this offseason.
The National Football League has opted not to hold its 2026 supplemental draft, a decision stemming from significant gambling concerns surrounding prospect Brendan Sorsby. Sorsby, a quarterback from Texas Tech, sought entry into the supplemental draft after his college career was marred by a sports gambling addiction.
Details emerged that Sorsby bet on his own games while at Indiana, leading the NCAA to deem him ineligible. Despite a temporary injunction, he pursued a professional career. The NFL cited numerous issues with his application, including incomplete investigation records and a lack of accountability.
In a letter to Sorsby, the NFL management council stated that the issues were too significant to review within the available timeline. His decision to challenge the NCAA ruling and not commit to NFL integrity policies ultimately barred him from the supplemental draft.
With his college eligibility revoked and the supplemental draft off the table, Sorsby faces limited options for the 2026 season. He cannot sign as a free agent this year and must find opportunities in other professional leagues if he wishes to play before 2027. He remains eligible for the 2027 NFL Draft.
