Paul Sorensen was drafted No. 138 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Washington State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #138
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Paul Sorensen came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 138
Who came off the board on either side of Paul Sorensen.
Yale
Notre Dame
Arizona State
Washington State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Washington State · 2× Pro Bowl
#11
Marcus Trufant
DB · SEA · 2003
Washington State · 1× Pro Bowl
#36
Ricky Reynolds
DB · TB · 1987
Washington State
#143
Erik Coleman
DB · NYJ · 2004
Washington State
#27
Deone Bucannon
DB · ARI · 2014
Washington State
#125
Jason David
DB · IND · 2004
Washington State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Paul Sorensen in the 1982 NFL Draft
Paul Sorensen is a Defensive back out of Washington State selected No. 138 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Washington State has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Paul Sorensen drafted?
Paul Sorensen was selected No. 138 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/paul-sorensen.
What college did Paul Sorensen play for?
Paul Sorensen played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Paul Sorensen's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/paul-sorensen.