4 Potential Brendan Sorsby Landing Spots in the NFL Supplemental Draft
Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby faces the possibility of being stripped of his eligibility by the NCAA for reportedly betting on football games in 2022 while he was with the Indiana Hoosiers. If that happens, the NFL’s Supplemental Draft could be relevant once more. While the supplemental draft once delivered starting-caliber players like Josh Gordon (2012) and Ahmad Brooks (2006), a player hasn’t been picked since 2019.
Given the number of quarterback-needy teams around the league, Sorsby could change that if he decides to go pro. Let’s dive into a few potential landing spots for Sorsby in the NFL’s Supplemental Draft. Green Bay Packers Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images This one might come as a surprise.
However, the Green Bay Packers would seemingly love to have a developmental quarterback behind Jordan Love who they could potentially help like they did Malik Willis. There would be no pressure for Sorsby to play in Green Bay, as he could sit behind both Love and Desmond Ridder. The Packers are projected to have compensatory picks in Rounds 3 and 4 in the 2027 NFL Draft, which could give general manager Brian Gutekunst the option of sacrificing a third-round pick forfeiture to take Sorsby in the Supplemental Draft.
They would have four years of contractual control and could develop him for a year before making him Love’s backup in 2027. After that, he’d still only be 24 years old and the Packers could potentially flip him for premium draft capital in the 2028 NFL Draft. Related: NFL Exec Offers Reason to Worry About the Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys Jerome Miron-Imagn Images We’re first prioritizing landing spots where Sorsby would face no pressure to see the field anytime soon.
The Dallas Cowboys have already demonstrated they are willing to take gambles on young quarterbacks with enticing physical tools (Trey Lance and Joe Milton); Sorsby is a more enticing prospect than either of them when they were acquired. This would also be a return home for the 23-year-old quarterback, who starred at Lake Dallas High School in Denton, Texas. Sorsby would have the opportunity to learn from Dak Prescott for two-plus years before potentially taking over as the Cowboys starting quarterback in 2028.