Samwise College Football Newsletter
Sunday, June 28, 2026
NFL Declines Supplemental Draft Bid, Closing Sorsby's Last Path to 2026 Football
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has exhausted all paths to playing football in 2026. The NFL declined to hold a supplemental draft Friday, closing Sorsby's final option after the NCAA deemed him permanently ineligible for acknowledging he placed more than 9,000 bets worth over $90,000 on professional and college sports while enrolled at Indiana, Cincinnati, and Texas Tech. Sorsby had earlier dropped a lawsuit seeking reinstatement and applied for the supplemental draft as his only remaining avenue. The NFL's management council cited his late application, noting no supplemental draft had been planned. The CFL has also barred him. Sorsby can apply for the 2027 NFL Draft.
4-Star Safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey Commits to Clemson Over Georgia
Four-star safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey committed to Clemson on Saturday, choosing Dabo Swinney's program over Georgia in one of the top defensive back recruitments of the 2027 cycle. Aparicio-Bailey, ranked No. 24 overall and No. 5 among defensive backs in the 2027 class, announced live on the Rivals YouTube channel. Clemson defensive backs coach Mike Reed was credited as a lead recruiter throughout the process. Georgia had been considered a serious contender into the final days of the recruitment. The commitment continues an aggressive 2027 defensive recruiting push for Clemson, which has positioned itself among the top classes in the country at the position.
Sources: On3 | Rivals Share ↗ ✉︎ Email 💬 Text
4-Star WR Tyler Fryman Picks Kentucky Days After Decommitting From Louisville
Four-star wide receiver Tyler Fryman committed to Kentucky on Friday, just three days after decommitting from Louisville, choosing the Wildcats over Notre Dame and Cincinnati. Fryman, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound two-sport standout from Beechwood High School in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, is among the top in-state prospects in the 2027 class. His commitment represents a significant recruiting victory for head coach Mark Stoops, keeping a marquee Kentucky prospect from leaving the state. Fryman had been committed to Louisville before reclassifying and reconsidering his options following his decommitment. The Wildcats now hold one of their most prized in-state commitments of the 2027 cycle.
NCAA Rule Change Makes NDSU Bowl-Eligible in FBS Debut Season
North Dakota State can now compete in bowl games in its first FBS season after the NCAA eliminated the rule barring schools in the FCS-to-FBS transition from postseason play. The rule change was passed by the NCAA Division I Council and removes a long-standing restriction that had penalized programs moving up from the FCS level. NDSU, which has won ten FCS national championships — the most in history — joins the Mountain West Conference on July 1. The Bison enter FBS projected to contend for eight or more wins. Bowl eligibility removes a major asterisk from their debut season.
Sources: Valley News Live Share ↗ ✉︎ Email 💬 Text
4-Star TE Anthony Cartwright III Commits to Oregon Over Michigan State, LSU
Four-star tight end Anthony Cartwright III committed to Oregon on Sunday, choosing the Ducks over LSU, Miami, Michigan, and Michigan State in a live announcement on Rivals YouTube. Cartwright, a 6-foot-4.5, 235-pound prospect from Detroit Country Day in Michigan and the No. 18 tight end in the 2027 class, took his final official visit to Eugene before announcing. Oregon had been the heavy favorite per the Rivals Recruiting Prediction Machine. The commitment is a significant addition to Dan Lanning's 2027 class and fills a premium position of need for the defending Pac-12 contender.
Sources: On3 | Rivals Share ↗ ✉︎ Email 💬 Text
AP Poll — Off-Season
AP rankings are not released during the off-season. Active polling resumes in August with the preseason Top 25.
2027 Recruiting — Active Leaders
Top Programs This Week
Oregon — Multiple 4- & 5-star commitments
Texas — 8 blue-chip commitments in June
Clemson — Elite 2027 defensive class
Kentucky — Locking in top in-state targets
Full class rankings at On3 and Rivals
Curated by JD · samwise.agency
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