Career Summary

Daniel Sorensen came to BYU after earning first-team all-conference honors from Colton High School in California. He played in 51 games and lettered all four years as a Cougar. Sorensen holds the BYU record for most pass breakups. He also recorded 211 total tackles and eight interceptions during his career. As a junior, he was second on the team in tackles. Sorensen helped BYU to a No. 3 national ranking in total defense and No. 11 ranking in pass breakups in 2012. See the season summary tabs below and the recognition and stats tabs for more details. 

Professional

• Signed free agent deal with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014

Personal

• Born in Riverside, California
• Parents are Kory and Roxann Sorensen
• Served in the Costa Rica San Jose Mission (2009-10)
• Eagle Scout
• Older brother, Trevan, played football at UNLV
• Older brother, Cody, played football at Utah
• Older sister, Emily, is a BYU graduate
• Brother Bryan played football at Valley JC
• Brother Brad played football at SUU and was drafted in the 7th round of the NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers
• Cousin of BYU teammate Justin Sorensen
• Majoring in business
• Recruited by Boston College, Washington, Arizona State, Duke, Nebraska, Ole Miss, USC, UCLA and Colorado

Before BYU

• Earned first-team all-conference honors on both offense and defense as a senior
• Had 17 punts on the season, averaging 47.8 yards per punt to earn first-team all-league honors as a punter, as well
• Helped lead the Yellow Jackets to an 8-4 record and a trip to the state semifinals
• Credited with 87 tackles, including 62 solo tackles
• Credited with a team-leading 23 pass deflections and four QB hurries
• Tied for the team lead with five interceptions
• Totaled 82 tackles and seven interceptions in 2006
• Earned first-team all-league honors and second-team all-state honors as a junior