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Brandon Powell

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Brandon Powell
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Powell in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-12) September 12, 1995 (age 29)
Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Deerfield Beach
College:Florida (2014–2017)
Position:Wide receiver / Punt returner
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:83
Receiving yards:749
Receiving touchdowns:3
Return yards:2,122
Return touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brandon Powell (born September 12, 1995) is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner. He played college football at Florida. He has been a member of the Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and the Los Angeles Rams.

College career

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Powell entered the Florida football program out of Deerfield Beach High School as a four-star recruit and was ranked 267th overall in the ESPN 300 and was also the 34th ranked athlete in the 2014 recruiting class. Brandon began his collegiate career as a running back at Florida. He later switched to wide receiver his sophomore year. During his freshman season, he caught 15 passes for 147 yards with a touchdown. As a sophomore, Powell caught 29 passes for 390 yards and three touchdowns, including a career long 77 yard score against Ole Miss. As a junior, he had 45 receptions for 387 yards and 2 touchdowns. During his senior year, Powell had a team high 42 receptions for 406 yards and 3 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 8 in
(1.73 m) 		181 lb
(82 kg) 		29+1⁄4 in
(0.74 m) 		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.59 s 1.60 s 2.70 s 4.15 s 6.88 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)
All values from Pro Day[2]

Detroit Lions

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Powell signed for the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018.[3] On December 30, Powell started in place of Kenny Golladay and caught six passes for 103 yards against the Green Bay Packers.[4]

On August 31, 2019, Powell was waived by the Lions.[5]

Atlanta Falcons

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On September 2, 2019, Powell was signed to the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons.[6] On November 5, 2019, Powell was promoted to the active roster.[7]

Buffalo Bills

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Powell signed with the Buffalo Bills on a one-year contract on March 26, 2021.[8] He was released on August 30, 2021.[9]

Miami Dolphins

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On September 2, 2021, Powell was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He was released on October 12.[10]

Los Angeles Rams

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On November 4, 2021, Powell was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[11] On December 26, 2021, in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown that was key in the Rams' victory, ensuring a playoff berth for the team. He was named National Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week for the first time in his NFL career for his performance.[12][13] Powell won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals.[14]

On March 19, 2022, Powell re-signed with the Rams on a one-year deal.[15]

Minnesota Vikings

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On March 22, 2023, Powell signed with the Vikings.[16] He served as the team's primary punt returner in 2023 and also put up career receiving numbers with 29 catches for 324 yards and one touchdown.[17]

On March 12, 2024, Powell signed a one-year contract extension with the Vikings.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Brandon Powell Stats". ESPN. April 28, 2018. Retrieved April 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Brandon Powell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Lions sign five 2018 NFL Draft picks and 16 undrafted rookie free agents". DetroitLions.com. May 11, 2018. Archived from the original on May 12, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  4. ^ Birkett, Dave (December 31, 2018). "Detroit Lions stock watch: Powell, Zenner close 2018 on good note". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  5. ^ "Detroit Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  6. ^ McFadden, Will (September 2, 2019). "Falcons add two practice squad players and fullback, Ricky Ortiz waived". Atlantafalcons.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  7. ^ McFadden, Will (November 5, 2019). "Falcons promote receiver Brandon Powell to active roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 30, 2020.
  8. ^ Glab, Maddy (March 26, 2021). "Bills sign wide receiver/returner Brandon Powell". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "Bills release three players". www.buffalobills.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Transactions". MiamiDolphins.com. October 12, 2021. Archived from the original on October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
  11. ^ Carlin, Skyler (November 4, 2021). "Rams add WR Brandon Powell and RB Mekhi Sargent to practice squad". Rams Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  12. ^ "Brandon Powell Scores on 61 Yard Punt Return". Local Sports News. ABC 7 Los Angeles. December 26, 2021.[permanent dead link‍]
  13. ^ Cothrel, Nicholas (December 29, 2021). "Rams' Brandon Powell Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week". SI.com. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  14. ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". nypost.com.
  15. ^ Jackson, Stu (March 19, 2022). "Rams, Brandon Powell agree to terms on one-year deal". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  16. ^ Lindsey, Lindsey; Peters, Craig (March 22, 2023). "Vikings Agree to Terms with Troy Reeder & Brandon Powell". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  17. ^ "Brandon Powell 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  18. ^ Young, Lindsey (March 12, 2024). "Vikings Agree to Terms with WR Brandon Powell". Vikings.com.
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