Barryn Sorrell LB/EDGE Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Barryn Sorrell LB/EDGE Texas
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/23/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.3 DOB: 12/22/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 03/23/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.68 seconds (59%*) | |
| Age: 22.3 DOB: 12/22/2002 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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58% |
| Pass Rush: |
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83% |
| Run Defense: |
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82% |
| Coverage: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#167
Position rank:
#14
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| College Games: 47 College Snaps: 1870 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.7 (93%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Brenton Cox Jr. - Florida |
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82% |
| Drew Sanders - Arkansas |
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71% |
| Durell Nchami - Maryland |
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70% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A New Orleans native with a relentless motor, Barryn Sorrell steadily climbed from a three-star recruit to a cornerstone of the Texas Longhorns defense. After initially committing to Northwestern, Sorrell couldn't resist the allure of Austin, joining the Longhorns' 2021 class. His ascension was methodical – playing in six games as a freshman before starting 10 games in 2022 and earning back-to-back honorable mention All-Big 12 selections in his final two seasons. The academic standout (4.6 high school GPA) maintained his scholarly habits in college, landing on the Academic All-Big 12 First Team in 2023 after second-team honors in 2022.Sorrell's production improved each season at Texas, culminating in a standout senior campaign where he posted career highs with 10.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. His performance in Texas' historic first SEC season showcased his big-game mentality, recording 1.5 sacks against Mississippi State in the Longhorns' conference debut. The 6'3", 260-pound edge defender demonstrated remarkable consistency, registering at least one tackle in every game as a senior while racking up 12 quarterback hurries – proving he affects quarterbacks even when not collecting sacks.
His football journey reached its pinnacle during Texas' College Football Playoff run, where he combined for eight tackles, 1.5 TFLs and a sack across two playoff games. Sorrell accepted an invitation to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl, capping a collegiate career that saw him make 39 starts in 48 games while displaying the versatility to line up in multiple techniques along the defensive front.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Delivers a punishing hand strike that consistently jars offensive tackles out of their base, creating immediate leverage in run support situations.
- Shows impressive awareness and block recognition, processing keys instantly and using reflexive shedding technique to maintain gap discipline.
- Carries surprising functional density at 260 pounds that translates to stalemates at point of attack, even when matched against larger offensive linemen.
- Relentless second-effort rusher who refuses to stay blocked, generating late pressures by peeling back into the pocket after initial rush stalls.
- Nasty finisher when tackling in confined spaces, bringing legitimate thump and stopping runners in their tracks with minimal forward momentum.
- Demonstrates exceptional stunt execution and timing, slipping through interior gaps with surprising fluidity when looping on twists and stunts.
- Brings coveted positional versatility, showing capability to line up anywhere from wide-9 to 4i-technique depending on defensive call and situation.
- Possesses natural instincts to yank blockers off their base or attack pressure points like wrists and elbows to disengage and mirror ball carriers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the explosive first step that would allow him to consistently threaten the edge and force tackles into recovery position off the snap.
- Wingspan limitations show up when attempting to separate from longer-armed tackles, causing him to get stuck on blocks longer than ideal.
- Inconsistent hand placement undermines his otherwise impressive strength, particularly when he misses his initial punch target in pass protection.
- Struggled with tackle discipline down the stretch in 2024, missing between six and eight tackles over the final five games of his senior season.
- Lacks the bend and ankle flexion necessary to flatten around the corner, forcing him to win with power rather than edge speed and flexibility.
Scouting Report: Summary
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.In the NFL, he'll thrive in a rotational role where his non-stop energy can be maximized without overexposure. His experience at Texas sliding from wide-9 to interior alignments gives him valuable versatility in sub-packages and obvious passing situations. Defensive coordinators will appreciate his execution on stunts and twists, where his processing speed and spatial awareness allow him to create pressure through scheme rather than pure athleticism.
Though he may never become a premier pass rusher or headline-grabber, Sorrell represents the type of dependable, assignment-sound defender that championship teams stack on their roster. His football intelligence, physicality at the point of attack, and consistent effort will make him a valuable contributor who outperforms expectations through sheer force of will and technical precision.
Written By:
Eli Cooper (Big 12)
Barryn Sorrell percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Barryn Sorrell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
123.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.