Quarterback Brendan Sorsby is gearing up for the 2027 NFL Draft, but not in the way you’d expect. NFL insider Tom Pelissero just dropped a bomb on his Substack, revealing that Sorsby, despite sitting out this fall, is putting in some serious work on the practice field. Pelissero’s report claims Sorsby “could emerge as one of the 2027 draft’s top QB prospects.”
The Architect Behind the Scenes
It turns out Sorsby’s secret weapon is former NFL quarterbacks coach Rich Scangarello. This guy’s got a resume, too, having spent fifteen years coaching for seven NFL teams from 2009 to 2024, including a stint as offensive coordinator for the 2019 Denver Broncos. Pelissero highlighted Scangarello’s time overlapping with Kyle Shanahan on both the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers coaching staffs. And get this: Scangarello is leveraging that exact experience to teach Sorsby the actual language the 49ers’ offense would use against NFL defenses.
Why This Training Matters
Pelissero laid out the incredible detail of this prep work. Each week, Scangarello drills Sorsby on two to three more 49ers offensive plays, specifically designed to beat different defensive looks. Sorsby isn’t just watching film, he’s grinding through every aspect of the game plan, like third down, protections, and red zone. He’s doing three weekly throwing sessions, all tied directly to what he’s learning. This is next-level stuff. Before all this, Sorsby spent two seasons at Indiana before transferring to Cincinnati for the 2024 season. In his two years with the Bearcats, he threw for 5,613 yards, 45 touchdowns, and only 12 interceptions, completing 62.9 percent of his passes. The NFL already ruled in June that Sorsby is eligible for all pre-draft activities, including the Senior Bowl, pro day, and team visits, leading up to the 2027 draft.
So, here’s the kicker: Sorsby hasn’t taken a game snap since November 2025. That’s a long time away from live action. But if this intensive, pro-level training can bridge that gap, he’s hoping it will set him up for huge success during those crucial pre-draft activities. Could Sorsby really emerge as one of the 2027 draft’s top QB prospects without playing a down this fall? Pelissero thinks he could, and with Scangarello teaching him Shanahan’s playbook, it’s hard to argue against that kind of preparation. We’ll be watching every step of his journey toward the 2027 draft.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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