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NFL Cancels 2026 Supplemental Draft, Sorsby Declared Ineligible

6/24/2026

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Summary

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The NFL announced no supplemental draft in 2026, ending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s only immediate route to the league.
Sorsby’s petition was rejected, Texas Tech withdrew support after the June 22 deadline, and he is now permanently ineligible for NCAA play.
Attorney Jeffrey Kessler will pursue the case with the NFL Players Association.
Analyst Max Olson expects Sorsby to be a third-round developmental prospect in the 2027 draft.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 the NFL adopted a three-year rule that barred players from the draft until three years after high school, cutting 45 underclassmen from that year’s selection. The rule still governs eligibility for the regular and supplemental drafts, which the NFL and NFLPA enforce today. Brendan Sorsby’s denied supplemental-draft request, represented by attorney Jeffrey Kessler, follows that same eligibility framework.

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Story summary

The NFL announced no supplemental draft in 2026, ending quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s only immediate route to the league.
Sorsby’s petition was rejected, Texas Tech withdrew support after the June 22 deadline, and he is now permanently ineligible for NCAA play.
Attorney Jeffrey Kessler will pursue the case with the NFL Players Association.
Analyst Max Olson expects Sorsby to be a third-round developmental prospect in the 2027 draft.

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