Xavian Sorey
Career Summary
Linebacker who developed at Georgia and Arkansas before signing with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Xavian Sorey is a linebacker from Campbellton, Florida, who began his college career at Georgia before transferring to Arkansas. He became a productive starter for the Razorbacks and signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Sorey grew up in Florida, where football was central to his competitive development.
Sorey is from Campbellton, Florida. In an Arkansas feature, he discussed his Florida upbringing, the competitive drive it gave him, and the lessons he drew from finding his purpose in football.
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High School
He played at Graceville High School before finishing his prep career at IMG Academy.
Sorey played his first three high school seasons at Graceville High School, contributing at running back, linebacker and defensive back. He later helped IMG Academy to an undefeated 2020 season and entered college as a highly regarded linebacker prospect.
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College Career
After three seasons at Georgia, he established himself as a leading tackler at Arkansas.
Sorey spent the 2021 through 2023 seasons at Georgia before transferring to Arkansas. He started every game for the Razorbacks in 2024, leading the team with 99 tackles, then added 81 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and an interception as a 2025 starter.
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Path to the NFL
The Raiders signed him as an undrafted free agent following his Arkansas career.
The Las Vegas Raiders announced Sorey's signing as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2026. The club listed him as a linebacker from Arkansas.
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NFL Career
Sorey spent the 2026 offseason with the Raiders after signing as an undrafted free agent.
Sorey joined the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in April 2026. The club waived him on August 30 while reducing its roster to the regular-season limit.
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Career Accomplishments
His Arkansas production included a team-leading 99-tackle season and a Liberty Bowl defensive honor.
Sorey led Arkansas with 99 tackles in 2024 and shared the team lead with 9.5 tackles for loss. He was named the Razorbacks' Defensive Most Outstanding Player in the 2024 Liberty Bowl and earned preseason recognition before his final college season.
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Playing Style
A downhill linebacker whose college production included tackling, backfield disruption and coverage plays.
Sorey's Arkansas stat line reflected an active, all-around linebacker role. Across his final two seasons, he produced high tackle totals while adding tackles for loss, sacks, interceptions, pass breakups, quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.
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