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Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby compares to Matthew Stafford amid ineligibility

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby compares to Matthew Stafford amid ineligibility

Summary

Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been ruled ineligible for the upcoming collegiate season due to allegations of sports betting, including wagers on his own team. As Sorsby fights the NCAA ruling in court, he has garnered attention from NFL scouts, with two executives drawing comparisons to Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. One AFC executive noted Sorsby’s potential to excel with his accuracy and mobility, stating that he looked better than Ty Simpson based on limited film. Following a court date, a ruling on Sorsby's eligibility is expected this week, and he may declare for the NFL supplemental draft if unable to play this season.

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By the Numbers

•Sorsby ruled ineligible for the season due to betting allegations.
•He has drawn comparisons to Matthew Stafford from NFL personnel.
•Sorsby is fighting the NCAA ruling in court; a decision is pending.
•Potential declaration for the NFL supplemental draft could follow.
•Sorsby claims to be recovering from a gambling addiction.

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7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby draws comparison to Matthew Stafford

What they're saying

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One AFC exec says Brendan Sorsby looked better than Ty Simpson in college, and another coordinator saw elements of Matthew Stafford in his game.
— Yahoo Sports

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