Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled eligible to play in 2026 after a drawn-out process related to his gambling history. While it was widely expected that he would be ineligible and would have to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, now he will be heading back to Lubbock.
Hours after the final decision was made, Sorsby released a statement on the outcome, shared by Pete Thamel of ESPN.
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“I'm very grateful for the endless support I have received throughout this entire process,” Sorsby said in the statement. “I am also grateful for the chance to rejoin my teammates. This opportunity comes with the responsibility to remain focused on my personal growth, the ability to learn from this experience, and to be able to use my situation to help others going forward.”
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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled eligible to play in 2026 after a drawn-out process related to his gambling history. While it was widely expected that he would be ineligible and would have to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, now he will be heading back to Lubbock.