No Huddle Central

The NFL supplemental draft suddenly has a new headliner.

Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is reportedly entering the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft after an extended legal battle with the NCAA over gambling violations tied to his college career.

Sorsby had been viewed as one of the better quarterback prospects potentially available in the 2027 NFL Draft before eligibility issues forced his hand. The dual-threat quarterback threw for more than 5,600 yards and 45 touchdowns during his time at Cincinnati while also adding over 1,000 rushing yards and 18 scores on the ground.

Now, several quarterback-needy NFL teams could emerge as possible landing spots.

The Cleveland Browns have been consistently linked to Sorsby throughout the process. Cleveland still lacks long-term certainty at quarterback, and league analysts believe the Browns could view Sorsby as a developmental option worth gambling on in the middle rounds of the supplemental draft.

The Miami Dolphins are another team frequently mentioned. Behind starter Tua Tagovailoa, Miami’s quarterback depth remains unsettled, and Sorsby’s athletic ability could fit well in the Dolphins’ offensive system. Multiple reports and online discussions have identified Miami as one of the most logical destinations.

The New York Jets also make sense as a potential fit. The Jets have continued reshaping their quarterback room and possess the draft capital needed to take a chance on a talented passer who may have first- or second-round talent despite the off-field concerns.

Closer to home, the Pittsburgh Steelers have surfaced as a dark-horse option. With veteran Aaron Rodgers nearing the end of his career, some analysts believe Pittsburgh could view Sorsby as a long-term project quarterback.

Other teams connected to Sorsby include the Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers, all of whom could benefit from adding quarterback depth without using a premium draft selection.

Still, the biggest question surrounding Sorsby is whether NFL teams will be comfortable overlooking the gambling controversy that ultimately ended his college eligibility. Reports indicate Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of bets totaling roughly $90,000 while in college, including wagers involving Indiana football.

Even with those concerns, Sorsby’s talent could make him the most intriguing supplemental draft quarterback in years. Many projections currently place his value somewhere between the second and fifth rounds, though some league observers believe he could ultimately go undrafted depending on how teams weigh the risk.