Barryn Sorrell, Texas, Edge Rusher

MEASURABLES/PRO DAY: 

6'3" 256 LBs, 4.68s 40, 1.65s 10-yard split.

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NFL SCOUTING REPORT:

Sorrell’s measurables and speed won’t be eye-catching, but he’s very consistent and plays with good technique. He can play up or down, but might be targeted as a 3-4 outside ‘backer due to a lack of length. He plays with adequate power at the point and can work around blocks and into the backfield. Sorrell’s rush lacks speed and power but he wins with his hands and has an above-average feel for creating entry points with positioning and body turn. He doesn’t have high-end traits, but he’s productive and reliable. Sorrell could become an average starter in time. -NFL.com

Sorrell brings a lunch-pail mentality to the defensive front, offering immediate value as an early-down run defender with the technical foundation to develop as a pass rusher. His powerful hands, block deconstruction skills, and natural leverage make him a reliable edge-setter who consistently maintains gap integrity against the run. What he lacks in bend and explosiveness, he compensates for with relentless motor and shrewd understanding of angles and leverage points. -NFL Draft Buzz 

Barryn Sorrell enters the NFL draft as one of the best edge rushers in the 2025 class. He capped off his career at Texas with his most productive season in terms of sacks and tackles, recording 6 sacks and 44 tackles on the year. Sorrell is a strong and explosive edge rusher who wins by utilizing power and a relentless motor. At Texas, Sorrell also showcased his versatility, serving in several different roles for the Longhorn defense. He is a naturally disruptive pass rusher who works through the whistle on every rep and will bring the right mentality to an NFL defense. -The Draft Network

CAREER NOTES:

All SEC Second Team (2024) • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2023, 2022). 

• 2021: Played in 6 games as a reserve (7 tackles, TFL).
• 2022: Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Conference. Led team with 5.5 sacks. Played in all 13 games with 10 starts (44 tackles, 9 TFLs, PBU, FF). 
• 2023: Honorable Mention All-Big 12. Started all 14 games (37 tackles, 4.5 TFLs with 4 sacks).
• 2024: Started all 16 games (44 tackles, 11 TFLs with 6 sacks, PBU).

FIT WITH THE PACKERS:

Sorrell is a ready-made run defender. He's stout at the point of attack and showcased a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage. With his athleticism and relentlessness, he could carve out a role in Green Bay's defensive end rotation as a rookie.

"This is a guy who comes in and competes with anyone and at anytime," CJ Vogel, a reporter for On Texas Football said. "Looking no further than getting on the field as a freshman at Texas and receiving defensive line MVP accolades in a stacked room while at the Senior Bowl in Mobile this winter. He gives it his all and plays with a huge chip on his shoulder."

The former Longhorn plays with an attacking mindset and a relentless motor. Couple those things with his athleticism, and he has the makings of a solid rotational edge rusher. Getting that type of player in the fourth or fifth round would be tremendous value for a team thirsty for help at defensive end.
-Packers Wire

COMMENTARY: 

The Packers drafted a true workhorse who runs with determination and grit off the edge. Sorrell's lateral quickness and ability to move swiftly around blockers will compliment the already stout run defense in Green Bay. Over the past 3 season, he has recorded 66 run stops and jumps out as menace tackler in the backfield. 

Sorrell joins Rashan Gary, Lukas Van Ness, Kingsley Enagbare, and Brenton Cox Jr adding depth to the Packers roster of edge rushers. It will be exciting to seem him flourish in DC Jeff Hafley's scheme as Sorrell's addition will enhance and elevate Green Bay's defense.