Brendan Sorsby Is Gone From The Supplemental Draft, And The 2027 Class Just Got Wild

Alright, 12s, let's talk about something brewing in the NFL pipeline, or rather, something that just fizzled out. Remember all that chatter about quarterback Brendan Sorsby and the supplemental draft? Well, hold onto your blue and green hats, because it looks like that ship has sailed. The NFL denied his application last Tuesday, and get this: six days later, crickets. Absolutely nothing from Sorsby or his camp challenging the ruling. It means, plain and simple, he’s accepting it. Done deal.

The NFL Shut Him Down, And Sorsby Went Silent

Can you believe it? The league flat-out told Sorsby "no dice" for the supplemental draft. We all know how this works, usually when a player gets denied, especially a quarterback, there’s an immediate outcry, a legal team fires back, or at least a hint of a fight. But with Sorsby, it’s been total silence. Six whole days, and not a peep about challenging the NFL’s call. That’s huge because it sends a pretty clear message: he’s probably not going to fight it. Think about it: the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the league's own history of how they handle supplemental drafts, it all suggests there are arguments Sorsby *could* have made. Basic eligibility doesn't even include character tests or integrity c

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hecks that look at a player's past conduct before they hit the NFL. So, there was clearly a path for him to push back. But he's just... not. It's wild to see someone with a potential shot at an early NFL entry just walk away without a struggle.

No Fight Means The 2027 Draft Just Got Interesting

If Sorsby were serious about challenging this, his lawyer would be moving at warp speed right now. We'd be hearing about them asking a court for an emergency preliminary injunction, basically forcing the NFL to hold the supplemental draft and include him. That’s an aggressive play, sure, but it’s the only way to get a court to drop everything and hear the case quickly. Without that fast paperwork, without that immediate push, it becomes almost impossible to convince a federal court to take it up. So, what’s next for the guy? The league's denial letter even told him what to do: get ready for the 2027 draft. That’s a whole year away, a major delay for someone who was likely hoping to make an impact sooner. For us, thinking about potential future talent for our Hawks or any team in the league, this just shifts the deck for next year’s class. It means one less name to consider for a sudden boost this year, but a potentially stronger, more seasoned player to watch for in 2027. It’s a definite twist in the early scouting game, that’s for sure.

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