Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brandon Sorsby is facing the possibility of being stripped of his eligibility by the NCAA in 2022 for allegedly betting on football games while he was with the Indiana Hoosiers. If that happens, the NFL's supplemental draft may once again be relevant.
While the supplemental draft once produced starting-caliber players such as Josh Gordon (2012) and Ahmad Brooks (2006), a player has not been selected since 2019. Given the number of quarterback-needy teams around the league, Sorsby could change that if he decides to turn pro.
Let's look at some potential landing spots for Soursby in the NFL supplemental draft.
green Bay Packers
This may come as a surprise. However, the Green Bay Packers would love to have a developmental quarterback behind Jordan Love who they can potentially help like they did with Malik Willis. There will be no pressure on Soursby to play in Green Bay, as he can sit behind both Love and Desmond Ridder. The Packers are projected to receive compensatory picks in Rounds 3 and 4 in the 2027 NFL Draft, which could give general manager Brian Gutekunst the option to sacrifice a third-round pick forfeiture to take Soursby in the supplemental draft. He will have four years of contractual control and can develop for another year before making him Love's backup in 2027. After that, he'll still be only 24 years old and the Packers could potentially flip him for premium draft capital in the 2028 NFL Draft.
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dallas cowboys
We are prioritizing landing locations first, where Sorsby will be under no pressure to see the field in the near future. The Dallas Cowboys have already demonstrated they are willing to gamble on young quarterbacks with attractive physical tools (Trey Lance and Joe Milton); Sorsby was a more attractive prospect than any of them when he was acquired. It will also be a homecoming for the 23-year-old quarterback, who starred at Lake Dallas High School in Denton, Texas. Sorsby will have the opportunity to learn from Dak Prescott for two-plus years before potentially taking over as the Cowboys' starting quarterback in 2028. This may have required Jerry Jones to sacrifice a second-day pick, but he has made more aggressive moves with first-round draft capital for worse players.
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miami dolphins
While Brandon Sorsby has played 34 career collegiate games, he wasn't really viewed as a major quarterback prospect for the NFL until last year. Now that he is dealing with a gambling scandal, there is too much risk in thrusting him into a starting role so soon. However, the worst NFL teams are willing to take more chances. Fortunately, the Miami Dolphins already have a starting quarterback to whom they are financially committed for 2026. Malik Willis' contract should ensure that he remains the Dolphins' starter, allowing the coaching staff to use this season as a development year for Soursby. If he makes a strong impact and demonstrates he's ready to be the starter, Miami could potentially use a top-three pick on wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
New York Jets
If Brandon Sorsby were to be selected in the second round in the NFL supplemental draft, the New York Jets would come up as a potential option. They already have three first-round selections in the 2027 NFL Draft, so that Round 2 selection could already stand out as a potential trade chip. Many will believe that Soursby could challenge to become the Jets' starting quarterback very soon, but the coaching staff is very committed to Geno Smith. A better plan would be to give Smith the first three months of the season before Soursby gets a trial run as the starter in December. If he performs really well, New York could use their first trio to build a core around him. If he struggles, take Arch Manning or Dante Moore.
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