Former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been at the center of attention across both the college football and NFL landscapes over the past week.
Sorsby spent four seasons at the collegiate level, playing at Indiana and Cincinnati. He was projected to be one of the top players at his position in the 2026 NFL draft, but instead entered the NCAA Transfer Portal and signed with Texas Tech despite having the opportunity to turn pro.
Sorsby officially joined the Red Raiders in January. The NCAA subsequently launched an investigation into potential sports bets he may have placed, including wagers on his own team during his time at Indiana.
The quarterback allegedly wagered more than $90,000 across his four collegiate seasons. A court ultimately ruled him eligible to play for Texas Tech in 2026 after serving a two-game suspension, but Sorsby decided to part ways with the program and focus entirely on the NFL.
Sorsby has entered the 2026 NFL Supplemental Draft following his departure from Texas Tech. The New York Giants could emerge as a dark-horse candidate for the talented quarterback, as many observers note that Sorsby’s playing style resembles that of current Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in several ways.
Ted Nguyen of The Athletic recently highlighted the similarities and differences he sees between the two.
Sorsby’s skill set reminds me a lot of Jaxson Dart’s, except Dart’s deep accuracy is much better. Both are tough, athletic option quarterbacks who prefer throwing outside. Dart came from a system that needed him to get through multiple progressions and stretched the field with downfield shots. Stylistically, they are similar, but Dart was the better prospect, didn’t have off-field issues and was a late first-round draft pick. Sorsby is a second-round, developmental pick, but his off-field issues will affect his stock.
Sorsby could quickly make an impact in the NFL given his talent and athleticism. He was widely regarded as one of the top signal-callers in college football during his two seasons at Cincinnati, where he amassed 5,613 passing yards and 45 touchdowns.
Despite the recent off-field drama, the former Cincinnati star is expected to receive a significant opportunity in the NFL. He is projected to be among the first players (if not the only player) selected in the NFL Supplemental Draft in July, and his playing style could continue to mirror Dart’s at the professional level.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: NFL analyst compares Brendan Sorsby’s skill set to Giants QB Jaxson Dart
Reporting by Jake Boico, Giants Wire / Giants Wire
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