Green Bay, WI – October 9, 2025
The Green Bay Packers are heading into the 2025 season with one of the league’s youngest, most determined rosters — and one rookie’s off-field decision has quietly made waves across the organization. It’s not about stats or game highlights, but discipline and focus.
For most first-year players, earning a spot on the 53-man roster means celebration, new fame, and online buzz. But for one young Packer, it marked a turning point — a moment to cut out distractions and commit to growth.
Rookie edge rusher Barryn Sorrell, a fifth-round pick out of Texas, reportedly ended his relationship with Samantha Viera, a 21-year-old fitness influencer and OnlyFans creator from Austin. Known for her workout content and social media following, Viera’s growing presence had begun drawing attention to Sorrell just as he was fighting for his place in Green Bay’s defense.
Sources close to the team say Sorrell made the decision shortly after final roster cuts, choosing to simplify his life as he entered his first full NFL season. The rookie, who has played roughly 12% of defensive snaps while rotating behind Rashan Gary and Lukas Van Ness, emphasized that focus must come before fame.
“Right now, I need to devote myself entirely to building my career with the Packers,” Sorrell said. “She brought too much noise, too many distractions. I need calm and discipline — because in Green Bay, every mistake can cost you your future.”
Coaches inside Lambeau Field have praised Sorrell’s attitude and work ethic, noting flashes of power and consistency that remind them of young Preston Smith. Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has challenged the rookie to refine his technique and leverage in the pass rush.
Among teammates and fans, Sorrell’s decision has been viewed as a sign of maturity beyond his years. “That’s focus,” one fan posted on X. “In Green Bay, distractions don’t last — players who stay grounded do.”
For Barryn Sorrell, football is more than a career opportunity; it’s a statement about who he wants to be. In a city that values grit and integrity over headlines, the rookie has already made his message clear:
Focus over fame.
