Cornell Powell facts for kids
Powell with the Clemson Tigers in 2016
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | October 30, 1997 Greenville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) |
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| High school: | JH Rose (Greenville, North Carolina) |
| College: | Clemson (2016–2020) |
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 181 |
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| Roster status: | Active |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Cornell Powell, born on October 30, 1997, is an American professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the Seahawks, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs. He also played college football at Clemson University.
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Early Life and High School
Cornell Powell grew up in Greenville, North Carolina. He went to JH Rose High School there. In his final year of high school, he was an amazing player. He caught the ball 65 times for 1,557 yards. He also scored 38 touchdowns. After high school, he decided to play college football at Clemson University.
College Football Career
Powell played for Clemson from 2016 to 2020. For his first few years, he was a backup receiver. This means he didn't start every game. In 2018, he took a redshirt year. This allowed him to practice with the team but not play in many games. It helped him get stronger and better.
During his early college career, he had 40 catches for 329 yards. He also scored three touchdowns. In 2020, his final year, he became a starter. He had a great season that year. He caught the ball 53 times for 882 yards. He also scored seven touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs picked Cornell Powell in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was chosen in the fifth round. This was the 181st pick overall. He signed a four-year contract with the Chiefs.
Powell spent most of his time with the Chiefs on the practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play in games if needed. He was waived by the Chiefs several times. This means the team let him go. But then he was often re-signed to the practice squad.
Powell was part of the Chiefs team that won two Super Bowl championships. The Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII in 2023. They beat the Philadelphia Eagles. He then won his second Super Bowl in 2024. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. His contract with the Chiefs ended in February 2024. He briefly re-signed with them later in 2024. However, he was released again in November 2024.
Seattle Seahawks
On November 26, 2024, Cornell Powell joined the Seattle Seahawks. He was signed to their practice squad. He signed a new contract with the Seahawks in January 2025. This contract will keep him with the team for the future.
