Brendan Sorsby Bet Over $90,000 on His Own College Team: Why the NFL Might Not Suspend Him

The NFL supplemental draft, usually an afterthought, explodes in July, Seattle! It's all thanks to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby. This dude just announced Monday he's skipping a court battle with the NCAA for his eligibility, instead entering the supplemental draft. Here’s the kicker, though: Sorsby admitted gambling over $90,000 across four years, including at least 40 bets on Indiana football while he was on the team! He also made other bets underage. No way the NFL lets him walk without a major suspension, right? But the answer isn't clear-cut.

The League's Wild Risk-Taking for Talent

The NFL is a forgiving league, especially for talent. Teams will roll the dice if he can help them win. Sorsby is talented, he's a quarterback, and that's the most important position in football. So, despite those red flags, it seems there’s a good chance at least one team will grab him in the supplemental draft. Once picked, the real question: NFL suspension? His situation is unprecedented, so it's tough to say what the league will do. The NFL might have hinted at its stance with Kayshon Boutte.

Kayshon Boutte's Story Is the Unbelievable Blueprint Here

Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte faced a similar gambling scandal at LSU. And he didn't end up getting suspended by the NFL. Boutte was drafted by the Patriots in April 2023. Nine months later, January 2024, the Louisiana State Police dropped shocking allegations. Boutte was arrested, allegedly placing over 8,900 wagers in college, including six on LSU football. Plus, just like Sorsby, Boutte was underage when he made those bets.

A player betting on his own team, making lots of underage bets. The parallels to Sorsby are undeniable. Even with criminal charges, Louisiana dropped them in July 2024. After that, the NFL didn't punish him. That set a precedent: the league might not punish for pre-NFL actions. Boutte opened up about his addiction in January 2026: "I'd wake up early in the morning, and the first thing I'd do was bet. I'd stay up late and bet. All day. All night. I had insomnia, so..." Still, the NFL didn't punish him.

What's the takeaway? When the supplemental draft hits in July, a team could pick up Sorsby. If the Boutte situation is any guide, we might see Sorsby on an NFL roster without missing a beat. It's a wild twist, proving raw talent can make the league look the other way. Get ready for a crazy July!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.