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Sorsby and his legal team face potential concerns that the professional league might attempt to defer his eligibility based on these collegiate violations.
This concern stems from historical precedent in 2011, when the NFL implemented a five-game suspension for Terrelle Pryor in an apparent effort to accommodate the NCAA.
If Sorsby fails to regain collegiate eligibility, he will look toward entering the supplemental draft.
The Supplemental Draft Path
Sorsby would enter the professional system without having violated any active NFL regulations.
His positioning would be that of a professional recovering from a dependency issue, which should not bar employment provided he adheres to NFL policies.
A similar recovery occurred with New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who continued his career without breaking professional rules.
The circumstances surrounding Boutte became public after his rookie season when legal authorities dropped underage wagering charges related to his time at LSU.
The NFL refrained from taking disciplinary action against Boutte for past collegiate infractions that came to light after his departure from the university system.
Sorsby seeks a comparable path where no barriers block his entry into the supplemental draft.
The legal pressure applied by Sorsby prevented the NCAA from delaying proceedings long enough to make him miss the supplemental draft window.
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This active legal strategy ensures that his team stands ready to contest any professional suspension efforts.
