Breakdown: Experienced (49 games, 40 starts at Texas) and athletic (9.31 RAS) with the physical, tone-setting playstyle the Packers want in a three-down edge player. Steady, solid player who didn’t have big dips in performance week to week. Produced 49 pressures, 11.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks last season. Finished career with 25.5 tackles for loss and 15.0 sacks.

High character, high energy player and a leader for the once again dominant Texas program. Lacks ideal length for an edge rusher but plays fast and strong. Got reps inside and was effective on stunts and twists up front. Was voted the American team’s top defensive lineman during the Senior Bowl.

Scouting reports

Dane Brugler’s scouting report: “A three-year starter at Texas, Sorrell lined up primarily on the edge (five-/six-technique) in defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski’s front.

A dependable player over his 40 starts in Austin, he showed gradual improvements each season and didn’t receive enough credit in 2024 for his impact on Texas’ third-ranked defense.

As a pass rusher, Sorrell flashes bully hands and an aggressive snatch attack (which became his signature move), locking out and pulling the balance of blockers away from them (led Texas with 49 pressures in 2024, despite finishing fourth on the team in sacks).

He is relentless in the run game, but he will lose contain against cutback runs and needs to play with better gear-down to eliminate missed tackles in pursuit.

Overall, Sorrell passes the eye test and the foundation of his game is power, which sets up different ways for him to win, although his average short-area athleticism might limit the frequency of those wins against NFL blockers. His makeup and motor will give him a chance to carve out a role for a 4-3 scheme.”

Lance Zierlein’s 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.”

They said it: “If you were to open a dictionary and see the definition of a football player, it would be him. Incredibly impressed with the way he plays, the rugged style, physicality, but then also who he is. The guy, the passion, energy he plays with, there’s a lot to like…

He’s very football strong. Can take on the double team. Can play the tight end. Can play the open side against the tackle.

And he has knockback…he can play on all three downs. His style of play matches what we want to do.” — Director of football operations Milt Hendrickson

New uniform: TBD

Sorrell wore No. 88 at Texas, a non-traditional number for an edge rusher. No. 88 is currently worn by tight end Luke Musgrave in Green Bay.

Sorrell wore No. 4 in high school and at the Senior Bowl, but that number is retired.

RAS card