Cornell Powell Explained

Cornell Powell
Current Team:Kansas City Chiefs
Number:14
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:30 October 1997
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:
Status:Active
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Pfr:PoweCo00

Cornell Powell (born October 30, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). 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.[1]

College career

Powell spent 2016 to 2019 as a backup receiver.[2] He took a redshirt in 2018 after playing in only four games.[3] During his career, he totaled 40 receptions for 329 yards and three touchdowns.[4] He became a starter for the first time in his redshirt senior season in 2020.[5] [6] He finished the season with 53 receptions for 882 yards and seven touchdowns.

Professional career

Powell was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round (181st overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.[7] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[8] Powell was waived on August 31 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[9] [10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.[11]

On August 30, Powell was waived by the Chiefs and again re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] [13] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on January 3, 2023.[14] Powell won Super Bowl LVII where the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15.[16]

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.[17] [18] He won a second consecutive Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.[19] His contract expired when the team's season ended on February 11, 2024.

On February 21, 2024, Powell re-signed with the Chiefs.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rink . Brandon . February 6, 2015 . Clemson’s NFL track record a draw for 4-star commit Cornell Powell . October 21, 2023 . TheState.com.
  2. Web site: Hope . Dan . April 4, 2017 . Clemson receiver Cornell Powell ready to play big role . October 21, 2023 . Independent Mail.
  3. Web site: Connolly . Matt . Clemson receiver Cornell Powell ready to help carry on Tigers’ Wide Receiver U legacy . The State . 2019-06-13 . 2024-07-15.
  4. Web site: Connolly . Matt . A 2020 season that almost didn’t happen has Clemson senior receiver on NFL’s doorstep . The State . 2020-12-31 . 2024-07-15.
  5. Web site: Shanesy . Todd . November 5, 2020 . Answering coaches' challenge, Cornell Powell could be key for Clemson against Notre Dame . February 14, 2024 . The Greenville News.
  6. Web site: Raynor . Grace . November 19, 2020 . It's finally Clemson WR Cornell Powell's turn: 'Nothing easy is worth having' . February 14, 2024 . The Athletic.
  7. Web site: McMullen . Matt . May 1, 2021 . Five Things to Know About New Chiefs' WR Cornell Powell . February 14, 2024 . Chiefs.com.
  8. Web site: Koch . Makenzie . May 13, 2021 . Chiefs trade for Vikings cornerback Mike Hughes, sign draft picks . February 14, 2024 . Fox4KC.com.
  9. Web site: August 31, 2021 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players . Chiefs.com.
  10. Web site: Goldman . Charles . September 2, 2021 . Chiefs sign 14 players to practice squad . February 14, 2024 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  11. Web site: Goldman . Charles . February 2, 2022 . Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts . February 16, 2024 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  12. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players . Chiefs.com.
  13. Web site: Foote . Jordan . August 31, 2022 . Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Practice Squad Tracker . SI.com.
  14. Web site: Goldman . Charles . January 3, 2023 . Chiefs WR Cornell Powell placed on practice squad injured list, Jerrion Ealy re-signed . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  15. Web site: Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 . March 24, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Goldman . Charles . February 15, 2023 . Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts . March 24, 2023 . Chiefs Wire . USA Today.
  17. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53 . February 16, 2024 . Chiefs.com.
  18. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Chiefs Announce Roster Moves . February 16, 2024 . Chiefs.com.
  19. Web site: Maaddi . Rob . February 12, 2024 . Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25–22 over 49ers in overtime . February 14, 2024 . AP News . en.
  20. Web site: Sapp . Jared . February 21, 2024 . Chiefs re-sign WR Cornell Powell . July 15, 2024 . Arrowhead Pride . en.

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