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