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Draft Sickos · Prospect profile2027 Draft · BB #044
QB· #9 QB· Round 2· Tier 2 · Pro Bowl ceiling

Brendan
Sorsby.

Brendan Sorsby

Texas Tech logoTexas Tech· Sr· 6'4"· 227 lb

77D2

"The combination of an elite arm with surprising athletic ability outside the pocket defines Sorsby's appeal. His physical arsenal allows him to threaten every inch of the field and extend plays, a toolkit the modern NFL covets. If he can refine his mechanics under pressure and mitigate his appetite for risk, he projects as a quality starter with Pro Bowl peaks."

Draft Sickos · Scouting profile2027 Draft · No. 002
01Play style

Sorsby presents as a classic 'Big-Armed QB' prototype built in the modern mold of functional mobility. His pocket presence is imposing, demonstrating notable calm to process full-field reads while maintaining a wide, balanced base. What separates him from other Texas Tech prospects is his mechanical energy transfer; he doesn't rely solely on shoulder strength but utilizes efficient hip rotation to generate elite exit velocity that cuts through wind and challenges tight windows at intermediate levels. His ability to operate evolved Air Raid schemes shows advanced RPO management and decision-making that has matured significantly since his time at Indiana. Looking to the next level, Sorsby projects as a high-ceiling starter but requires a scheme that values verticality and calculated risk. While he possesses the athleticism to extend plays or gain yards on scrambles, his greatest value lies in his throw-on-the-run and his accuracy on the move, where he maintains shoulder level parallel to the target. The main question mark lies in his technical consistency under internal pressure; he tends to lose his footwork when the pocket collapses, over-relying on his natural talent to compensate for positioning deficiencies. If he refines his anticipation against rotating NFL coverages, he has the potential to become a top-tier passer capable of commanding an explosive offense.

02What he does well
  1. 01

    Elite ball speed and velocity

    Sorsby possesses a top-tier arm capable of making far-hash throws to the sideline with a flat trajectory and minimal drop. This technical ability allows his coordinator to open the full playbook, attacking deep areas of the field without allowing safeties to close space due to flight time.

  2. 02

    Pocket management and vertical climb

    Displays superior technical ability to feel edge pressure and climb the pocket while keeping eyes downfield. Unlike QBs who panic, Brendan uses short steps to gain leverage against pass rushers, maintaining a ready throwing posture at all times.

  3. 03

    Multi-read scheme processing

    Has demonstrated the ability to progress from his first read to the check-down fluidly, avoiding the tunnel vision common in fast-paced systems. His eye discipline helps displace defenders with his eyes, creating seam passing lanes that benefit his receivers in NFL high-low schemes.

  4. 04

    Ability to create off-structure

    Despite his size, Brendan has surprising acceleration that allows him to punish defenses if containment is not maintained. His contact balance when running is similar to a tight end, allowing him to finish plays in the end zone or convert crucial third downs through physical effort.

03What he's missing
  1. 01

    Inconsistent footwork under duress

    When the pocket collapses from the front, Sorsby occasionally throws off his back foot, impacting short-range accuracy and leading to dangerous floaters. He must improve his base discipline to ensure his power translates to consistent precision against NFL blitzes.

  2. 02

    Excessive risk-taking / 'Hero ball'

    Displays a tendency to force non-existent windows rather than taking the sack or an incompletion, over-relying on his arm strength. This 'all-or-nothing' mentality can lead to a high volume of turnovers against professional disguised coverage schemes.

  3. 03

    Intermediate touch pass accuracy

    While he excels at power throws, he sometimes lacks the necessary layering to place the ball over linebackers and in front of safeties. Developing a change-up in his throws is vital for effectiveness in the NFL red zone, where space for 90 mph fastballs is limited.

04Production
Source · sports-reference

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05Grade + Comps
Overall
77
/ 100 · D2
/ LIKELY
Will Levis

The most probable NFL translation given his current style: a physically imposing QB with a cannon arm whose success will be tied to balancing explosive plays with risky decisions.

/ CEILING
Justin Herbert

This ceiling is predicated on his uncommon physical tools—if Sorsby improves his mechanical consistency, his combination of size and arm talent mirrors Herbert's profile.

/ FLOOR
Drew Lock

This floor represents a scenario where the mechanical flaws and risk-taking tendencies are never fully corrected, resulting in a career as a high-variance backup and spot-starter.

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RAS · Relative Athletic Score

Kent Lee Platte methodology · ras.football

Pending

/ Combine Feb '27 · Pro days Mar '27

Brendan's RAS will publish once the official testing drops.

The Relative Athletic Score needs the 40, vertical, broad jump, shuttle and 3-cone — numbers that don't exist until the NFL Combine or pro day. Until then we grade the QB on percentiles vs. his positional cohort (see athletic radar below).

Auto-syncSource · ras.football
06Perfil atléticovs. QB del Big Board
40VERTBRD3CSHTLBNCH

— — — mediana posicional (p50)

40 yardas
4.92sp50
Vertical
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Broad jump
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Three-cone
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Shuttle
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