NFL Supplemental Draft: How Does It Work? What To Know As Brendan Sorsby Enters

Brendan Sorsby, 22, has applied for the rare NFL supplemental draft after gambling allegations threatened his college eligibility—he was a likely top-2027 prospect after throwing 27 TDs and 5 INTs last year at Cincinnati.
The supplemental draft is uncommon: teams submit bids using next year’s draft picks, and the highest bid gets the player (that corresponding 2027 pick is then forfeited).
Teams will balance Sorsby’s talent against gambling risks and possible NFL suspensions, so only clubs comfortable with that off-field backdrop—or in clear need of a QB—are likely to bid.