Cornell Powell

NFL player [13]

What is Cornell Powell known for?

Cornell Powell is a notable alumnus of the JH Rose High School located in Greenville, North Carolina, USA. He was born in Greenville on October 30, 1997. Powell's remarkable journey in the sport began at JH Rose High School, where he significantly contributed to his team's success as a senior with 65 receptions for 1,557 yards and 38 total touchdowns. His impressive performance paved the way for him to play college football at the renowned Clemson University.

Blossoming into a formidable wide receiver, Powell saw a significant increase in his game time between the years 2016 to 2019. During this period, he made 40 receptions for 329 yards and three touchdowns. He took a redshirt in 2018 after featuring in only four games. Powell's breakthrough came in his 2020 redshirt senior season when he started for the first time and finished the season with 53 receptions for 882 yards and seven touchdowns.

His excellent performance during his college career led him to be drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft as the 181st overall pick. Throughout his professional career, Powell faced several ups and downs, being waived and re-signed to the practice squad several times. Despite these hurdles, he made a significant impact and contributed to the Chiefs' victory in the Super Bowl LVII. This glory was additionally recognized by him being awarded a third-team All-ACC in 2020.

Check out his career statistics on the official NFL website or his dedicated page on Pro Football Reference.