Sorsby is not the 'next Mahomes' (despite some aggressive internet comps) — but in a league desperate for viable QBs, he could command significant mid-round interest.
The 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft is a hot topic following the likely entry of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby , who was forced into the process after a suspension related to betting on NCAA games.
While the supplemental draft is rarely a focal point for teams looking to find a franchise quarterback, Sorsby's combination of tools and the unique circumstances around his entry have made this a particularly intriguing event for front offices around the league. , Yahoo Sports' Nate Tice and guest Bill Barnwell of ESPN discussed the ins and outs of Sorsby's profile, his fit in the NFL, and — most importantly —the kinds of teams that could roll the dice on acquiring him via the supplemental draft's blind-bidding process.
Tice and Barnwell agreed: No first-round bids are coming, and a second would be a surprise. The sweet spot: a late third- or early fourth-round bid, potentially devalued given the blind auction nature and positional inflation at QB. Sorsby is not the "next Mahomes" — but in a league desperate for viable QBs, he could command significant mid-round interest.
As Tice summed up, "It only takes one," and in the supplement draft, with its unique risk/reward dynamics, Sorsby's path into the league could hinge on which front office trusts his talent over his off-field red flags. This will be the rare supplemental draft worth watching. Teams with extra draft picks: Extra ammo, extra interest Teams with multiple picks in a round or surplus future selections have more flexibility to gamble in the supplemental process.
As outlined by Tice and Barnwell, these teams are automatically in the conversation:Sorsby isn't viewed as a surefire franchise starter, but his tools, mobility, and "late third, early fourth" grade, according to Tice, make him intriguing as a future upside play, especially for teams unsettled at QB. They have a crowded but unproven QB room; they could swing for upside without the pressure to play Sorsby immediately.
Said Barnwell: "The one that seems most obvious to me is the Steelers ... Given that there's not really a path to them getting a quarterback. If … you see this guy as a second-, third-round borderline player, let's go and use the second-round pick on him … the upside is the upside.
"However, as Tice points out, "Then it's just recreating the messy bed that you just had last year. "Added extra picks, have flexibility to "throw a fourth away," and are in a long-term search for a franchise QB. Surplus picks could allow for an upside bet at QB without cratering their 2027 capital or threatening the short-term timeline. Barnwell sees a potential fit here.
"Sneaky fun team … Offensive line got better … Everything's there that I want to see,” Barnwell said. “Is it going to be good? Maybe. I don't know.
I want to watch it though. "
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