Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby Seeking Expedited NCAA Eligibility Decision

According to Justin Williams of The Athletic, lawyers representing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby are preparing to ask the NCAA to expedite their decision on his eligibility status following an investigation into him for alleged gambling violations. 

On April 27, Sorsby, 23, announced that he would be taking an immediate leave of absence to check himself into a residential treatment program to treat gambling addiction. The alleged wagering dates back to his time as a member of the Indiana Hoosiers in 2022. 

Part of this process will include Sorsby filing for reinstatement. The Athletic is also reporting that his legal team, led by Jeffrey Kessler, and the NCAA were expected to discuss the matter on Friday, but paperwork may not be filed until next week. 

Additionally, according to The Athletic, Sorsby is still in the treatment program and hasn't spoken with the NCAA yet. 

NCAA Rules Could Threaten Sorsby's Eligibility

In 2023, the NCAA updated its sports betting guidelines to include a provision in which, if a player were caught wagering on their own team, they'd face permanent loss of eligibility, which is reportedly what Sorsby did. 

The Athletic also notes that Sorsby could file a lawsuit against the NCAA in a Texas court to reinstate him. 

Heading into 2026, Sorsby was viewed by many as one of the top quarterback prospects ahead of the 2027 NFL Draft and had one year of eligibility left after playing with Indiana and Cincinnati. 

He was set to play for Texas Tech this season after the school agreed to pay him more than $4 million. 

Ohio Investigation and NFL Supplemental Draft Possibility

Not only is Sorsby under investigation by the NCAA, but also by the Ohio Casino Control Commission. The Athletic is also reporting that the entity was "withholding responsive documents related to Sorsby because of a state law that shields the investigatory records of a law enforcement agency."

Should the NCAA rule Sorsby ineligible, he'd be a candidate for the NFL Supplemental Draft. He'd likely be the first player selected in it since 2019, when Jalen Thompson was taken in the fifth round by the Arizona Cardinals.