Sorsby to the NFL supplemental draft? Eight big qu...
Key takeaways
- Sorsby admitted to placing bets on a variety of sports and completed in-patient rehab for a gambling addiction.
- The NFL hasn't had a supplemental draft since 2023, and no one has been selected in one since 2019, when the Cardinals picked safety Jalen Thompson with a fifth-round bid.
- There are obviously a lot of questions to be answered.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Sorsby admitted to placing bets on a variety of sports and completed in-patient rehab for a gambling addiction. The NCAA denied his request for reinstatement in May, but a Texas judge granted him a temporary injunction in early June, making him eligible for the 2026 college football season. But amid a Big 12 lawsuit against Texas Tech and backlash around his eligibility, Sorsby ultimately opted to head to the NFL.
The NFL hasn't had a supplemental draft since 2023, and no one has been selected in one since 2019, when the Cardinals picked safety Jalen Thompson with a fifth-round bid. The last quarterback to enter the supplemental draft was Terrelle Pryor, who was a third-round bid in 2011 for the Raiders. The draft itself will take place sometime later this summer.
There are obviously a lot of questions to be answered. How did we get here, and how does the supplemental draft even work? What is Sorsby's value, and which teams might be active? We tagged eight experts to answer eight questions about this entire situation and what might be next.