While the national media was busy focusing on flashy first-rounders, the Green Bay Packers may have just pulled off one of the biggest steals of the 2025 NFL Draft — and almost no one is talking about it.
In Round 4, with the 124th overall pick, the Packers selected Barryn Sorrell, a defensive end from Texas who checks every box you want in a modern NFL edge rusher. Size? Speed? Strength? Raw athleticism? Sorrell has it all — and then some.
📊 A rare athletic profile
Standing 6’3″ and weighing 256 pounds, Sorrell moves like a much smaller man. He posted eye-popping athletic numbers, including a 425-lb bench press, a 575-lb squat, and a blazing top-end speed of 19.4 mph — staggering figures for a man his size. His Relative Athletic Score (RAS) clocked in at an elite 9.31 out of 10.
It’s the kind of profile that typically belongs to first- or second-round picks, not Day 3 sleepers.
🏆 Proven production, massive upside
At Texas, Sorrell quietly put together a standout college career, recording 15.5 sacks and 25.5 tackles for loss. His senior season saw him take another leap, becoming a consistent disruptor in the backfield.
Despite the production and the athletic traits, Sorrell flew under the radar during the draft process, likely overshadowed by bigger-name prospects and the overwhelming depth at the defensive line position this year.
🏋️ Perfect Packers fit
The Packers’ front office has a knack for identifying traits and trusting their development system. With stars like Rashan Gary already in place, Sorrell won’t be asked to save the defense overnight. Instead, he will have the opportunity to learn, refine his technique, and gradually unleash his freakish athleticism at the NFL level.
Don’t be surprised if, two years from now, fans are wondering how Green Bay managed to land one of the best defensive playmakers of the 2025 class — without anyone noticing.
Barryn Sorrell may have been a Day 3 pick, but his future in Green Bay is looking a whole lot brighter than that
