Brendan Sorsby Made 10,000 Bets in 4 Years and the NFL Is Already Watching

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is in serious trouble, and multiple NFL teams are already circling. The former Cincinnati and Indiana signal caller transferred to the Red Raiders this offseason, but he may never actually play a game for them. The NCAA is investigating allegations of widespread betting violations, and if his college career ends, scouts are reportedly doing their homework on whether he could land in the supplemental draft.

Here's the jaw-dropping part: according to On3, Sorsby has placed over 10,000 sports wagers since 2022. That's averaging roughly 20 bets per day across multiple sportsbook apps and states. He's accused of betting on Major League Baseball and college football games, and allegedly wagered on Indiana football back in 2022 when he was redshirted with the Hoosiers. The NCAA explicitly prohibits athletes from wagering on any NCAA event that holds a championship, which obviously includes football.

A Talented Arm With an Off-Field Problem

When Sorsby actually got on the field, he's been productive. As a redshirt freshman at Indiana in 2023, he threw 15 touchdown passes. Over three seasons across Indiana and Cincinnati from 2023 through last year, he racked up 82 total touchdowns (including 22 on the ground) against just 17 interceptions. Last season at Cincinnati, he threw 27 TDs and five interceptions. The talent is real. The impulse control is the question.

What Happens Next

Texas Tech has required Sorsby to enter a treatment program for gambling addiction and take an indefinite leave from the team. The school also hired prominent sports law attorney Jeffrey Kessler, the lead attorney in the House vs. NCAA case that fundamentally changed college athletics by approving revenue sharing in June 2025. ESPN and Cleveland.com first reported that NFL teams are evaluating whether Sorsby could have value in the supplemental draft if his college eligibility gets revoked by the NCAA deadline of June 30.

The supplemental draft hasn't been held since 2019. It was created back in 1977 to give players with sudden eligibility changes a pathway to the NFL. Notable players like Bernie Kosar, Cris Carter, and Rob Moore all entered the league through this route. But the NFL will likely wait to see how the NCAA investigation plays out before deciding whether to hold one this July. For Sorsby, the clock is ticking.

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