Is embattled QB Brendan Sorsby the answer for the Browns in NFL supplemental draft?

TL;DR

Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback with a gambling controversy, may be a candidate for the Browns in the NFL supplemental draft. He has a mixed performance record from his college career at Indiana and Cincinnati.

Key points

Brendan Sorsby has a gambling controversy.
He played for Indiana and Cincinnati in college.
Sorsby completed 61.4% of his passes with 60 touchdowns.
He is currently in an eligibility battle with the NCAA.
The Browns have a history of taking on troubled players.

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In limbo Brendan Sorsby as Cleveland Browns quarterback?

Sure, why not? The team has a history of taking on players who come with baggage at the most important position in sports.

Cough ... Deshaun Watson ... cough.

So why not Sorsby, who has a been outed in some reports as an individual with a gambling problem who apparently bet on his own team while at Indiana – though he didn’t play in the game he bet on?

In his four-year career between Indiana and Cincinnati, Sorsby, 6-foot-3 and 235 pounds, connected on 594 of 968 passes (61.4%) with 60 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. However, he is currently embroiled in an eligibility battle with the NCAA.

Sorsby transferred to Texas Tech to take advantage of an NIL payday, but his ability to play in the coming college season remains in question. He’s asking college sports' governing body for an expedited decision on his case with litigation becoming a possibility.

Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Nic Scourton (5) sacks Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Brendan Sorsby (15) during the NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind.

Q&A

What is Brendan Sorsby's gambling controversy?

Brendan Sorsby has been reported to have a gambling problem, including allegations of betting on his own team while at Indiana.

What are Brendan Sorsby's college stats?

In his college career, Sorsby completed 594 of 968 passes for 60 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.

Why is Brendan Sorsby in an eligibility battle with the NCAA?

Sorsby is currently facing an eligibility battle with the NCAA, which may impact his potential participation in the NFL supplemental draft.

How does Brendan Sorsby compare to Deshaun Watson?

Both Sorsby and Deshaun Watson have faced scrutiny due to personal controversies, with the Browns historically taking chances on players with baggage.