Education
He finished 17th in the 2013 Walter Payton Award Voting.
He finished 17th in the 2013 Walter Payton Award Voting.
He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Murray State. Arizona Cardinals
Powell was drafted in the 6th round (196th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
He was waived on August 31, 2014 during the roster"s final cuts.
New York Jets
Powell was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 1, 2014. In 4 games of his rookie season of 2014, Powell returned 8 kickoffs for 233 yards and 12 punts for 48 yards.
Despite a quality performance in the preseason, the Jets released Powell on September 5, 2015 as part of the final roster cuts. However, the next day on September 6, the Jets signed Powell to their practice squad.
Buffalo Bills
Powell was signed by the Bills and assigned to the team"s practice squad on October 6, 2015.
Oakland Raiders
On October 16, 2015, the Oakland Raiders signed Powell to their active roster. On November 3, 2015, Powell was waived.