W&M's Sorsdal Chosen By Detroit Lions In Fifth Round of NFL Draft
William & Mary All-America offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 152nd overall pick in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
Sorsdal is W&M’s highest drafted player since B.W. Webb, who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 114th pick in 2013.
A consensus All-America selection this season, Sorsdal anchored the Tribe's offensive line and started every game this season. A CAA Football first-team all-conference honoree, he helped W&M dominate in both the running game and in pass protection. The Tribe ranked fourth nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.77) and in rushing (265.8) – a school record. Additionally, W&M also set school records for rushing yards (3,455) and yards per carry (5.9).
The Pittsburgh, Pa., native finished his impressive career with 46 starts and was invited to the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl.
Several other CAA Football standouts are expected to sign NFL free agent contracts or earn mini-camp invitations in the coming days. The list below will be updated as signings are announced.
Eric Black, DL, Stony Brook - New York Giants
Jadakis Bonds, WR, Hampton - San Francisco 49ers
Damien Caffrey, TE, Stony Brook - Chicago Bears
Cole Coleman, S, Elon - Indianapolis Colts
Sean Coyne, WR, New Hampshire - Kansas City Chiefs
Mike Gerace, OL, Maine - Indianapolis Colts
Thomas Greaney, TE, UAlbany - Cleveland Browns
Nolan Henderson, QB, Delaware - Baltimore Ravens
Jordan Jones, CB, Rhode Island - Los Angeles Rams
Thyrick Pitts, WR, Delaware - Chicago Bears
Zavier Scott, WR/RB, Maine - Indianapolis Colts
Reece Udinski, QB, Richmond - Seattle Seahawks
Caleb Warren, TE, Rhode Island - Seattle Seahawks
Owen Wright, RB, Monmouith - Baltimore Ravens