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243 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
South Jordan,
Utah
Last School
Bingham High School
Roster Years
2008 | 2011-2013
Career Summary
Justin Sorensen came to BYU as an All-American from Bingham High School in Utah. He played in all 52 games of his career and lettered all four years. Sorensen is ranked No. 4 all-time at BYU for most points scored in a career and No. 4 for most field goals made. He also holds sixth place for most points scored in a season after finishing his final season with a perfect 45-for-45 PAT record. He averaged 64.7 yards per kickoff and recorded 112 touchbacks as a Cougar. Sorensen received several national and Independent honors during his career. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details.
Personal
- Born in Salt Lake City
- Parents are Kent and Jill Sorensen
- Served in the Georgia Macon Mission for the LDS Church
- Older brother played on two national championship racquetball teams while at BYU
- Cousin of BYU teammate Daniel Sorensen
- Eagle Scout
- Majoring in exercise science
- Recruited by Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Illinois
Before BYU
- A 2007 Parade All-American
- A 2007 Salt Lake Tribune 5A First Team All-State selection
- Earned Deseret Morning News 2007 5A First Team All-State honors
- A U.S. Army All-American
- Utah Gatorade Player of the Year
- A two-time all-state and all-region selection
- Holds the state high school record for PAT's, FG's (28) and the longest field goal in state history (current BYU record is 56 yards) -- a 62-yarder
- Connected on field goals of 59 and 51 yards to help Bingham to a 23-20 win over Alta early in the season
- Missed one PAT all season, going 54-for-55 during the year
- Credited with 88 kickoffs during the season, recording 81 touchbacks
- Had a season-long kickoff of 85 yard
- Totaled 30 punts on the season, averaging 41.53 per punt
- Totaled 17 punts that landed inside the 20-yard line
- Ranked as one of the top high school kickers in the nation
- As a junior, recorded 96 kickoffs with 81 touchbacks
- Average kickoff was 70 yards
BYU Hall of Fame
Freshman Year
2008
- Earned letterman honors as a freshman
- Saw action in all 13 games
- Handled kickoff and long field goal duties
- Totaled seven tackles on the season, including five solo
- Academic All-MWC
- Kicked a season-long 31-yard field goal against Wyoming
- Recorded 32 touchbacks on the season, averaging 66.5 yards per kickoff
Sophmore Year
2011
- Earned letterman honors as a sophomore
- Saw action in all 13 games
- Handled kickoff and field goal duties
- Phil Steele All-Independent First Team, FBS Independent Honorable Mention
- Two-time FBS Independent Player of the Week
- CFPA Kicker of the Week Honorable Mention
- Made a school-record 48 of 48 PATs
- Averaged 66.6 yards per kickoff and recorded 17 touchbacks
- Made 15 field goals including eight 30+ yard field goals and five over 40 yards
- Was a perfect 3 of 3 on field goals at Texas, making 30, 32 and 33 yard attempts
- Made a season-long 46-yard field goal vs. Utah
- Made a 42-yard and 45-yard field goal, along with all 3 PAT attempts vs. San Jose State
- Ranks No. 10 at BYU for most points scored in a season (93)
Junior Year
2012
- Earned letterman honors as a junior
- Saw action in all 13 games
- Extended hi school-record to 68 of 68 PAT attempts
- Made 27 of 30 PAT attempts on the year
- Averaged 62.4 yards per kickoff and recorded 26 touchbacks
- Made six field goals
- Made a season-long 35-yard field goal vs. Oregon State
- Was a perfect 7 of 7 in PAT attempts vs. Idaho
Senior Year
2013
- Went 4 for 4 in FGs and PATs against Texas (9/7)
- Named FBS Independent Special Teams Player of the Week (9/9 and 10/21)
- College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention Place Kicker of the Week (9/9 and 10/21)
- Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Star of the Week (9/9)
- Kicked a perfect game vs Houston going 2 for 2 FGs and 5 for 5 PATs
- Scored 13 points (3-4 FGs, 4-4 PATs) in a win over Boise State
- Named to the College Sports Madness All-Independent First Team
- Received FBS All-Independent Team Honorable Mention
- Phil Steele All-Independent Second Team
- Set a new school record with 21 FGs made in one season
- Finished the season with a perfect PAT record--45 for 45
- Ranks. No. 4 in school history for most points scored in one season (108)
- Also ranks No. 6 at BYU for most points scored in a career (251)
- No. 4 all-time at BYU for most FGs made (43)
Graduate Year
Redshirt Year
Medical Redshirt Year
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Football | Dec, 27
BYU falls to Washington in Fight Hunger Bowl
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ImageFootball | Dec, 18
2013 FBS All-Independent Postseason Awards announced
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ImageFootball | Nov, 23
Cougars fall to Irish in South Bend
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ImageFootball | Oct, 21
Hill, Sorensen named FBS Independent Players of the Week
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ImageFootball | Oct, 21
Hill, Sorensen named FBS Independent Players of the Week
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ImageFootball | Sep, 09
Four players garner national awards
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ImageFootball | Nov, 12
Hoffman, Sorensen receive FBS Independent Player of the Week honors
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ImageFootball | Dec, 30
Armed Forces Bowl Postgame Notes & Quotes
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ImageFootball | Dec, 16
FBS All-Independent Postseason Awards Announced
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ImageFootball | Dec, 14
BYU Players Receive All-Independent Honors
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ImageFootball | Dec, 03
BYU Blows by Hawai'i, 41-20
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ImageFootball | Oct, 10
BYU vs. Oregon State Game Notes - Game 7
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ImageFootball | Oct, 10
Sorensen Earns FBS Independent Player of the Week Accolades
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ImageFootball | Oct, 10
Sorensen Earns FBS Independent Player of the Week Accolades
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ImageFootball | Oct, 08
BYU Gets 29-16 Homecoming Victory
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ImageFootball | Sep, 30
BYU vs. Utah State Postgame Notes
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ImageFootball | Sep, 23
BYU vs. UCF Postgame Notes & Quotes
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ImageFootball | Sep, 19
BYU vs. UCF Game Notes - Game 4
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ImageFootball | Sep, 12
BYU vs. Utah Game Notes - Game 3
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ImageFootball | Sep, 12
Sorensen Among FBS Independent Players of the Week Named
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ImageFootball | Sep, 12
Sorensen Among FBS Independent Players of the Week Named
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ImageFootball | Sep, 10
BYU Falls To Longhorns On The Road 17-16
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ImageFootball | Sep, 10
BYU at Texas Postgame Notes
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ImageFootball | Aug, 23
Cougars Continue Camp
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ImageFootball | Aug, 15
Defense Strong To Start Week 2
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ImageFootball | Aug, 09
Cougars Continue Fall Camp on Day 3
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ImageFootball | Jul, 12
Media Day Highlights and Quotes
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ImageFootball | Jul, 12
Media Day Highlights and Quotes