Texas Tech shifts focus to Will Hammond after Sorsby's NFL declaration
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Texas Tech will look for a new starting quarterback after Brendan Sorsby declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft. Redshirt sophomore Will Hammond is anticipated to take the helm if healthy following an ACL tear sustained in 2025. Hammond showed promising performance last season, throwing for 680 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games before his injury. The Red Raiders may also consider transfer quarterback Kirk Francis and redshirt freshman Lloyd Jones III as alternatives if Hammond is not ready for the upcoming season.
- •Brendan Sorsby declared for the NFL Supplemental Draft.
- •Will Hammond recovering from an ACL injury expects to return by August.
- •Hammond threw for 680 yards and seven touchdowns last fall.
- •Transfer quarterback Kirk Francis and Lloyd Jones III are candidates to start.
- •Texas Tech anticipates Hammond as the starting option if healthy.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Who will play quarterback for Texas Tech after Brendan Sorsby's exit?
"Texas Tech will likely turn to this quarterback after losing Brendan Sorsby to the NFL.
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