Summary
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby signed a $5 million NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal to play for one season. This amount is more than the $4.6 million NFL rookie contract Shedeur Sanders has with the Cleveland Browns over four years. Texas Tech aims to boost their football success with high-value player investments.
Key Facts
- Brendan Sorsby signed a $5 million deal to play at Texas Tech for one season.
- Sorsby chose Texas Tech over LSU after entering the transfer portal.
- Sorsby's NIL deal is one of the largest in college football.
- The deal's value exceeds Shedeur Sanders' NFL rookie contract, which is $4.6 million over four years.
- Texas Tech invested over $7 million in various football transfers in 2025.
- The team hopes Sorsby can lead them to a National Championship.
- Sorsby decided to stay in college to improve his draft potential and earn more than what he'd likely make as a lower NFL draft pick.
