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: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 21.11 DOB: 12/22/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 4.75 seconds (39%*) | |
Age: 21.11 DOB: 12/22/2002 | |
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Overall Rating: | 79.8 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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Tackling: |
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62% |
Pass Rush: |
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80% |
Run Defense: |
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79% |
Coverage: |
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67% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#301
Position rank:
#24
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College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1745 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Brenton Cox Jr. - Florida |
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96% |
Durell Nchami - Maryland |
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86% |
Drew Sanders - Arkansas |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A two-time All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, Sorrell developed into a key defensive playmaker for the Texas Longhorns. The 6'4", 260-pound edge defender from New Orleans, Louisiana, made his mark over three seasons in Austin, accumulating 82 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, and 9.5 sacks across 32 games.Sorrell's journey began at Holy Cross High School, where he showcased versatility by playing defensive end, defensive tackle, and tight end. A three-star recruit across major scouting services, Sorrell was ranked among the top 60 strongside defensive ends nationally. His academic prowess matched his on-field performance, earning him academic all-state honors and a spot as an iHigh Great American Rivalry Series scholar-athlete.
At Texas, Sorrell's impact grew each season. After a freshman campaign with limited action, he established himself as a sophomore in 2022, starting 10 games and recording 44 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. His junior year in 2023 saw him start all 14 games, solidifying his role as a defensive cornerstone for the Longhorns' program.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- High-revving motor with relentless backside pursuit, consistently chasing down plays and limiting chunk yardage gains
- Positional flexibility to line up at multiple spots along the defensive front, offering valuable scheme versatility at the next level
- Demonstrates above-average closing burst when rushing the passer, applying consistent heat off the edge
- Long-levered defender with active mitts, effectively engaging and disengaging from blockers in both run fits and pass rush
- Flashes ability to drop into shallow zones, enhancing potential as a movable chess piece in sub-packages
- Reliable wrap-up tackler who rarely whiffs when he gets his paws on ball carriers in space or in traffic
- Quick processor who rapidly diagnoses play action and screen passes, adjusting rush angles on the fly
- Ironman durability, answering the bell for every game in his junior campaign, indicating toughness and availability
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks elite get-off at the snap, potentially hampering effectiveness against athletic NFL tackles in pass protection
- Pass rush toolkit needs expansion beyond effort moves, currently lacking a go-to counter when initial rush is stalled
- Susceptible to losing leverage against double teams, raising concerns about holding the point of attack vs. power run schemes
- Inconsistent ability to convert speed to power on bull rushes, limiting pocket collapse potential on straight-line rushes
- Run defense instincts remain a work in progress, occasionally losing gap integrity against misdirection and zone runs
Scouting Report: Summary
Sorrell brings a nice blend of motor and versatility to the edge. His ability to line up with his hand in the dirt or standing up will appeal to multiple fronts, particularly those emphasizing aggressive, one-gap principles. However, the lack of a signature pass rush move and inconsistent leverage in the run game suggest a learning curve at the next level.Teams running multiple fronts will likely view Sorrell as a high-ceiling, developmental prospect with day-two value. His experience in coverage and positional flexibility could make him a valuable sub-package player early in his career. To crack the starting lineup, Sorrell must improve his first-step explosiveness and develop a more diverse pass rush plan to consistently threaten NFL-caliber tackles.
While Sorrell may not step in as an immediate impact player, his trajectory points toward a contributor with starter upside. His coachability and growth at Texas suggest a player who can maximize his physical tools with development. Sorrell profiles as a rotational edge with the potential to develop into a solid starter if he can refine his technique and build on his natural motor and versatility.
Written By:
Eli Cooper (Big 12)
How other scouting services rate Barryn Sorrell (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
217.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
24.0
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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.