Cornell Powell
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cornell Powell
| image = File:Cornell Powell.jpg
| caption = Powell with the Clemson Tigers in 2016
| current_team =DC Defenders
| number =14
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|10|30}}
| birth_place = Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lb = 204
| high_school = JH Rose
(Greenville, North Carolina)
| college = Clemson (2016–2020)
| draftyear = 2021
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 181
| pastteams =
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2024}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- DC Defenders ({{UFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status =Active
| highlights =
- 2× Super Bowl champion (LVII, LVIII)
- 2× CFP national champion (2016, 2018)
- Third-team All-ACC (2020)
| pfr = PoweCo00
}}
Cornell Powell (born October 30, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football at Clemson.
Early life
Powell attended JH Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. As a senior, he had 65 receptions for 1,557 yards and 38 total touchdowns. He committed to Clemson University to play college football.{{Cite web |last=Rink |first=Brandon |date=February 6, 2015 |title=Clemson’s NFL track record a draw for 4-star commit Cornell Powell |url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article13948283.html |access-date=October 21, 2023 |website=TheState.com}}
College career
Powell spent 2016 to 2019 as a backup receiver.{{Cite web |last=Hope |first=Dan |date=April 4, 2017 |title=Clemson receiver Cornell Powell ready to play big role |url=https://www.independentmail.com/story/sports/2017/04/04/clemson-receiver-cornell-powell-ready-big-role/100020926/ |access-date=October 21, 2023 |website=Independent Mail}} He took a redshirt in 2018 after playing in only four games.{{cite web | last=Connolly | first=Matt | title=Clemson receiver Cornell Powell ready to help carry on Tigers’ Wide Receiver U legacy | website=The State | date=2019-06-13 | url=https://www.thestate.com/article231517453.html | access-date=2024-07-15}} During his career, he totaled 40 receptions for 329 yards and three touchdowns.{{cite web | last=Connolly | first=Matt | title=A 2020 season that almost didn’t happen has Clemson senior receiver on NFL’s doorstep | website=The State | date=2020-12-31 | url=https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article248165355.html | access-date=2024-07-15}} He became a starter for the first time in his redshirt senior season in 2020.{{Cite web |last=Shanesy |first=Todd |date=November 5, 2020 |title=Answering coaches' challenge, Cornell Powell could be key for Clemson against Notre Dame |url=https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/2020/11/05/clemson-football-cornell-powell-emerging-just-time-notre-dame/6134418002/ |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=The Greenville News}}{{Cite web |last=Raynor |first=Grace |date=November 19, 2020 |title=It's finally Clemson WR Cornell Powell's turn: 'Nothing easy is worth having' |url=https://theathletic.com/2206444/2020/11/19/clemson-cornell-powell-wide-receiver/ |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=The Athletic}} He finished the season with 53 receptions for 882 yards and seven touchdowns.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 0 1/4
| weight = 205
| dash = 4.53
| ten split = 1.60
| twenty split = 2.66
| shuttle = 4.21
| cone drill = 7.03
| vertical = 36.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 8
| bench = 16
| arm span = 32 3/4
| hand span = 9 7/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Cornell Powell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cornell-powell/3200504f-5720-5105-106d-25522eca9d23 |access-date=May 4, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=2021 Draft Scout Cornell Powell, Clemson NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018451&DraftYear=2021 |access-date=May 4, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Powell was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round (181st overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Matt |date=May 1, 2021 |title=Five Things to Know About New Chiefs' WR Cornell Powell |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-wr-cornell-powell |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=Chiefs.com}} He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Koch |first=Makenzie |date=May 13, 2021 |title=Chiefs trade for Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, sign draft picks |url=https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs/chiefs-trade-for-vikings-cornerback-mike-hughes-sign-draft-picks/ |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=Fox4KC.com}} Powell was waived on August 31 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2021 |title=Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves-to-meet-nfl-mandated-53-players |website=Chiefs.com}}{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Chiefs sign 14 players to practice squad |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/02/kansas-city-chiefs-14-practice-squad-players-signed-prince-tega-wanogho/ |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=February 2, 2022 |title=Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-practice-squad-13-players-signed-to-reserve-future-contracts/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}}
On August 30, Powell was waived by the Chiefs and again re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves-to-meet-nfl-mandated-53-players-x7029 |website=Chiefs.com}}{{Cite web |last=Foote |first=Jordan |date=August 31, 2022 |title=Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Practice Squad Tracker |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/chiefs/news/kansas-city-chiefs-practice-squad-tracker-2022-roster-news-and-reports |access-date= |website=SI.com}} He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on January 3, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=January 3, 2023 |title=Chiefs WR Cornell Powell placed on practice squad injured list, Jerrion Ealy re-signed |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/03/kansas-city-chiefs-roster-moves-cornell-powell-injured-jerrion-ealy-signed-practice-squad/ |access-date= |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}} Powell won Super Bowl LVII where the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=February 15, 2023 |title=Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-12-practice-squad-reserve-future-contracts-signed-outlook/ |access-date=March 24, 2023 |website=Chiefs Wire |publisher=USA Today}}
On August 29, 2023, for the third consecutive year, Powell started the season as waived by the Chiefs and re-signed to the practice squad.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-2023-roster-down-to-nfl-mandated-53 |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Chiefs.com}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Chiefs Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Chiefs.com}} He won a second consecutive Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.{{Cite web |last=Maaddi |first=Rob |date=February 12, 2024 |title=Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime |url=https://apnews.com/article/super-bowl-2024-score-chiefs-49ers-49b5dca51c05ab0f259cef0d7da76c2d |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=AP News |language=en}} His contract expired when the team's season ended on February 11, 2024.
On February 21, 2024, Powell re-signed with the Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Sapp |first=Jared |date=February 21, 2024 |title=Chiefs re-sign WR Cornell Powell |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2024/2/21/24079593/chiefs-re-sign-wr-cornell-powell |access-date=July 15, 2024 |website=Arrowhead Pride |language=en}} He was waived on August 27.{{Cite web |date=August 27, 2024 |title=Chiefs Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves-2024 |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Chiefs.com}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 22.{{cite web | last=Yolbulan | first=Cem | title=Chiefs Sneakily Re-Signed Another Familiar Face to Roster During Busy Week | website=KC Kingdom | date=2024-10-24 | url=https://kckingdom.com/chiefs-sneakily-re-signed-familiar-face-roster-busy-week-01jazjhsgkx5 | access-date=2024-10-26}} He was released on November 19.
=Seattle Seahawks=
On November 26, 2024, Powell was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Claim S AJ Finley Off Waivers, And Other Roster Moves|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-claim-s-aj-finley-off-waivers-and-other-roster-moves|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=November 26, 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign 11 To Reserve/Future Contracts|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-11-to-reserve-future-contracts|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=January 6, 2025}} Powell was waived by the Seahawks on February 22.{{Cite web |last=Horton |first=Ari |date=February 21, 2025 |title=Seahawks Waive Two Players From Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-waive-two-players-from-practice-squad |access-date=23 February 2025 |website=Seahawks.com}}
= DC Defenders =
On March 3, 2025, Powell signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).{{Cite web |last=Rink |first=Brandon |date=2025-03-03 |title=Former Clemson WR, D-lineman land with new pro teams |url=https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-nfl/news/cornell-powell-albert-huggins-land-with-new-pro-teams-45723 |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=TigerNet.com |language=en-us}}
References
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External links
- [https://clemsontigers.com/sports/football/roster/cornell-powell/ Clemson Tigers bio]
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