Attorneys for quarterback Brendan Sorsby plan to withdraw their lawsuit on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The legal maneuver will officially result in Sorsby being declared ineligible under the NCAA’s ruling, effectively ending his collegiate career and clearing the way for his entry into the NFL supplemental draft.
The decision to drop the litigation follows a period of uncertainty regarding Sorsby’s status. By accepting the NCAA's determination of ineligibility, the quarterback becomes eligible for selection by NFL teams through the supplemental draft process. This mechanism allows teams to bid for players who were not available during the standard NFL Draft held in April. Teams that select a player in the supplemental draft forfeit a corresponding pick in the following year's primary NFL Draft.
Sorsby, who previously played for Cincinnati and Indiana, had been seeking to maintain his college eligibility through the courts. With the lawsuit being pulled, the focus now shifts to his professional prospects and which NFL franchise might use a future draft pick to secure his rights. The NFL has yet to announce the specific date for this year's supplemental draft, but Sorsby is now expected to be a primary figure in the event.
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