Brendan Sorsby ends his time at Texas Tech amid ongoing uncertainty about his NCAA eligibility and eligibility deadlines tied to the NFL supplemental draft. After a legal fight that included court action related to his right to play the 2026 season, Sorsby ultimately does not return to Texas Tech for the 2026 college football year. Multiple reports say he and the Red Raiders mutually part ways, and that Sorsby is set to enter the NFL through the supplemental draft.
Several outlets describe a key sequence of events: Sorsby’s eligibility situation is addressed through litigation, his path to play in 2026 becomes clearer following an injunction, and then he chooses a different route by pursuing the NFL. Yahoo Sports further reports that the NFL denies a supplemental draft opportunity after Sorsby’s attempt to gain a spot, leaving him with limited options for the 2026 season. One report also attributes timing issues to Sorsby’s attorney, saying media were informed of the denial before Sorsby. Overall, sources agree the saga concludes with Sorsby departing Texas Tech and pursuing the league, though his supplemental-draft hopes face a final roadblock.
