Moving past legal threats and gambling recovery, the Texas Tech signal-caller breaks his silence to take personal accountability while pivoting his focus toward the next NFL Draft process.
After months of lawsuits and lawyers speaking for him, Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Brendan Sorsby released a new statement to speak on his own behalf.
The statement, shared by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, shows the clearest sign of accountability seen throughout the Sorsby’s saga thus far.
For more on the statement and what’s next for Texas Tech, Red Raiders Roundtable writer Timothy Hamm has the latest.
After the NFL declined to host a supplemental draft ahead of the 2026 season, for which Sorsby applied, there was talk of working with the NFLPA (the players’ union) to potentially bring litigation against the league for denying the chance for Sorsby to enter the pros this year.
The move, which was shared by ESPN’s Pete Thamel, came from a statement made by Sorsby’s attorney, Jeffery Kessler. At the time, the threat was quickly noted as a bad call by the legal team from many.
Backing down from that stance opens the door for the signal-caller to now fully focus on preparing for the 2027 NFL Draft.
“I am fully committed to being the best version of myself that I can be while getting ready for the 2027 NFL Draft,” Sorsby said in his recent statement.
Preparing for his workouts and athletic testing will only be a part of what has to happen over the coming months, however. Sorsby will also have to spend that time reframing his personal image to the league.
Taking personal responsibility was a strong start.
All eyes will be on his process as he moves forward with no path to the Canadian Football League, NCAA play and a tricky timeline facing his UFL prospects. His best bet now is to continue focusing on his gambling addiction recovery and staying in communication with NFL teams who will be more than enticed by his on-field talents come next spring.
