Joe Powell (American football)

Joe Powell
No. 1 – Baltimore Brigade
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1994-02-25) February 25, 1994
Portsmouth, Virginia
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Portsmouth (VA) I. C. Norcom
College: Globe Tech
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Career Arena statistics
Tackles: 41.0
Interceptions: 5
Forced fumbles: 0
Passes defended: 6
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Joe Powell (born February 25, 1994) is an American football safety for the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Globe Institute of Technology in Manhattan, New York City.

Early years

Powell prepped at I. C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he played football and track & field.[1]

College career

Powell played one season of football at Globe Institute of Technology, totaling 53 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one interception in 2013.[2]

Professional career

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Powell was signed by the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) in 2015. He earned PIFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors after recording 52.5 tackles and 11 interceptions.[2]

Cleveland Gladiators

Powell was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League on August 11, 2015.[3] He played for the team during the 2016 season.

Powell attended rookie minicamp with the Philadelphia Eagles on a tryout basis in May 2016.[4]

New York Giants

Powell signed with the New York Giants on August 17, 2016.[5] On August 30, 2016, he was waived by the Giants.[6]

Buffalo Bills

On October 25, 2016, Powell was signed to the Bills' practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on January 2, 2017.[8] On September 2, 2017, Powell was waived by the Bills.[9]

Atlanta Havoc

Powell signed with the Atlanta Havoc in January 2018.[10]

Baltimore Brigade

On March 22, 2018, Powell was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Larry Rubama (November 27, 2011). "Football: Norcom had a plan, but not all answers". www.pilotonline.com. The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved May 26, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Joe Powell". clevelandgladiators.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Check Out The Rookie Minicamp Roster". philadelphiaeagles.com. May 12, 2016. Retrieved June 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ Kratch, James (August 17, 2016). "things you need to know about new Giants defensive back Joe Powell". nj.com. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 30, 2016). "Giants announce first round of roster cuts". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2017.
  7. ↑ Brown, Chris (October 25, 2016). "Bills elevate practice squad WR Eagan to active roster". BuffaloBills.com.
  8. ↑ "Bills announce six as future signings". BuffaloBills.com. January 2, 2017.
  9. ↑ Brown, Chris (September 2, 2017). "Bills move 30 off the roster to reach 53". BuffaloBills.com.
  10. ↑ "Havoc sign DB and Former NFL & Indoor Football Veteran Joe Powell". atlantahavoc.com. January 19, 2018. Archived from the original on February 1, 2018. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Team Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
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