Green Bay Packers Land Former Northwestern Commit in NFL Draft

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Barryn Sorrell (88) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesWhile many former Northwestern football players were unlikely to hear their names called until the sixth or seventh rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, an ex-Wildcat commit discovered his next destination during Saturday's fourth round.

With the No. 124 overall pick, the Green Bay Packers selected Texas edge rusher Barryn Sorrell. The defender was actually in the green room for the draft, so Sorrell was able to experience walking…