Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby hires Michael Jordan's attorney bracing for NCAA eligibility decision

TL;DR

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby has hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler to contest an NCAA eligibility decision after an investigation into his gambling activities. If unsuccessful, he may declare for the NFL supplemental draft by June 30.

Key points

Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for gambling.
He hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler for legal representation.
Kessler has a history of high-profile sports legal cases.
Sorsby may declare for the NFL supplemental draft if he loses his case.
The deadline to declare for the draft is June 30.

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Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has hired legal counsel in his defense against the NCAA. After being under investigation for making bets via a gambling app, he has turned to Jeffrey Kessler to try to regain his college eligibility, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

The strategic power move is being done with one of the best lawyers in sports. Kessler recently represented Michael Jordan and 23XI Racing in the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. He has also worked decades with the NFL and other sports leagues to set the salary cap.

If Sorsby is unsuccessful in finding a path to eligibility, expect him to work on getting to the NFL as fast as possible. This could come by declaring for the NFL’s supplemental draft. He would have until June 30 to declare. However, this is one of the most extreme routes for the Red Raiders passer to go.

Sorsby transfers from Cincinnati and receives a record NIL deal, which was reportedly over $5 million. Now his entire season is in jeopardy after admitting to placing "thousands of bets" over the past three years.

Q&A

Why did Brendan Sorsby hire Michael Jordan's attorney?

Brendan Sorsby hired attorney Jeffrey Kessler to help him navigate an NCAA eligibility decision following an investigation into his gambling activities.

What are the consequences if Sorsby loses his NCAA eligibility case?

If Sorsby is unsuccessful in regaining his eligibility, he may declare for the NFL supplemental draft by June 30 to pursue a professional football career.

What legal experience does Jeffrey Kessler have?

Jeffrey Kessler has extensive legal experience, including representing Michael Jordan in an antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and working with the NFL on salary cap issues.