Justin Sorensen Athlete Profile - FTB

Justin Sorensen

Kicker #37

Ht/Wt

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)