No One Knew Barryn Sorrell Slept in His Car for 3 Days—Until Green Bay Called

Barryn Sorrell didn’t want sympathy. He wanted a shot.

In the days leading up to his Pro Day, while others were reviewing film and resting in hotels, Barryn was sleeping in the backseat of his car. A housing issue fell through last minute. He had no backup plan. But what he had was determination—and the keys to the weight room.

So he parked a few blocks from the team facility, folded the seat down, and closed his eyes. Three nights. No heat. No pillow. No complaints.

Each morning, he showered at the facility. Showed up before anyone else. Left after everyone else. No one—not teammates, coaches, or scouts—had a clue he was living out of a vehicle.

“I just needed to be there,” Barryn later said. “A bed wasn’t going to decide my future. I was.”

On Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the phone rang. It was the Green Bay Packers. Pick 124. Barryn didn’t cry for the cameras—but those who knew the full story did.

When Green Bay learned he’d slept in a car for three days just to stay ready, the room fell silent. One scout reportedly said, “That’s not just a player—that’s a culture-changer.”

Barryn’s journey didn’t include five-star rankings or viral highlights. It was built on sweat, silence, and self-belief. He didn’t beg for opportunity—he prepared for it.

Now, he walks into Lambeau Field not as a longshot…
But as a living reminder that heart beats hype.

Some chase comfort.
Barryn chased greatness—from the front seat of a parked car.

And that, in the end, is why Green Bay chose him.