LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Multiple sources have confirmed with KCBD that QB Brendan Sorsby is applying to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. His brief time at Texas Tech is coming to an end.
Sorsby filed a lawsuit against the NCAA after it learned about Sorsby’s gambling addiction. Earlier this month, a visiting judge granted a temporary injunction, clearing Sorsby’s path to play college football.
During the court hearing, Sorsby’s attorneys said he had until June 22 to apply for the draft.
On Monday evening, Cody Campbell released the following statement:
Statement regarding Brendan Sorsby.
Long Live the Matadors! pic.twitter.com/FxPd00uT9L
— Cody Campbell (@CodyC64) June 16, 2026
Texas Tech President Lawrence Schovanec and Texas Tech Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt also released a joint statement following Sorsby’s decision. It said “our position was challenged by many but our support for him never changed.
Read the full joint statement below:
“Earlier this evening, Texas Tech University Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell issued an update on Brendan Sorsby and announced that he will not be a member of the Red Raider football team this fall.
When Brendan’s lawsuit resulted in the granting of a temporary injunction, we found ourselves in a difficult situation. With his health and wellness as our top priority we supported him in spite of very different perspectives and opinions. Our position was challenged by many but our support for him never changed. We will continue to extend all available resources that Brendan had as a student and athlete to ensure his transition is as successful as possible.
We heard from many Red Raiders and we appreciate your passion. Please know that Texas Tech will continue to be a constructive voice in matters related to health and well-being for all students.”
JUNE 15: Big 12 Conference files federal complaint against Texas Tech, Attorney General Ken Paxton
JUNE 12:Oklahoma AG says Big 12 can punish Texas Tech under bylaws
JUNE 11: Texas AG Ken Paxton warns Big 12 against sanctioning Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby case
JUNE 11: Brendan Sorsby’s attorneys warn Big 12 against action that could violate order
JUNE 11: Texas Tech leadership declares support for Brendan Sorsby
JUNE 10: Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt releases statement regarding Brendan Sorsby lawsuit
JUNE 8: NCAA appeals injunction order that allows Brendan Sorsby to play college football
JUNE 8: Visiting judge grants injunction, Sorsby eligible to play college football
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