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Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL
By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career.The NFL informed the 22-year-old quarterback on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, and encouraged him to focus on preparing for possible entry into the league through the regular draft next year. The le...
Key takeaway The NFL hasn't held a supplemental draft since 2023 and had no plans to do so this year before Sorsby's petition.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft this year means Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until next year to pursue his professional football career. For Tomball residents who follow local sports, this story may resonate due to the proximity of Texas Tech, Sorsby's current university, to the Houston area. The controversy surrounding Sorsby's eligibility and his decision to enter the supplemental draft has already sparked debate nationwide, and locals may be interested in seeing how this situation unfolds. As Sorsby prepares for the 2027 NFL Annual Draft, his journey will likely continue to attract attention from football fans in Tomball and beyond. The fact that Sorsby had planned to work out for NFL teams on July 10 suggests that he was actively seeking opportunities in the league, and his story may serve as a talking point for local sports enthusiasts in the coming months.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career.The NFL informed the 22-year-old quarterback on Tuesday that it will not hold a supplemental draft this year, and encouraged him to focus on preparing for possible entry into the league through the regular draft next year. The le...
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