DETROIT (WXYZ) — The Lions have selected Colby Sorsdal, a 6-foot-6, 305 pound offensive tackle from William & Mary during the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft Saturday.
Colby Sorsdal is live with the media:https://t.co/5dsrb38HA3
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) April 29, 2023
Sorsdal has earned 46 career starts and is a two-time All-CAA standout. During his senior year, he was selected by Consensus All-America.
At W&M, Sorsdal led his team by serving as team captain.
During his collegiate career, he earned numerous honors including:
- All-America First Team selection:
- Associated Press
- American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)
- Walter Camp
- Athlon Sports
- HERO Sports
- All-America Second Team honoree:
- Stats Perform
- Phil Steele Magazine
- All-CAA First Team
- VaSID All-State First Team
- Started all 13 games at right tackle
- Helped William and Mary rank third nationally in rushing (265.8)
- Fourth in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.77)
- Preseason All-CAA selection