NFL Rejects Brendan Sorsby's Supplemental Draft Request

June 23, 2026 - 22:56

The NFL has denied quarterback Brendan Sorsby's petition to enter the supplemental draft, telling the former Cincinnati and Indiana signal-caller to wait until the 2027 NFL Draft instead. The league's decision effectively closes the door on any immediate path to the pros for Sorsby, who had hoped to bypass the traditional draft timeline.

Sorsby, who spent the 2024 season at Cincinnati after transferring from Indiana, entered the transfer portal earlier this year but did not find a landing spot. His supplemental draft bid was seen as a long shot, as the NFL typically only grants such requests under specific hardship circumstances. The league's ruling means Sorsby will need to either return to college football or find another way to stay on the radar of NFL scouts over the next two years.

The supplemental draft has historically been a niche route for players who missed the standard draft deadline due to unforeseen circumstances. Recent examples include wide receiver Josh Gordon and safety Jalen Thompson, both of whom were selected in the supplemental round. However, the NFL has grown increasingly strict about who qualifies, and Sorsby's case did not meet the criteria.

For now, Sorsby faces an uncertain future. He could explore opportunities in the Canadian Football League or the UFL, or he might attempt to re-enter the college ranks if a program offers a scholarship. Without a clear next step, the 2027 draft remains his only guaranteed shot at the NFL.