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Ty Powell (born April 27, 1988) is a former American football linebacker. After transferring from De Anza College, Powell began playing college football in 2011 at Harding in Arkansas.[1] He was selected in the seventh round, 231 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2013 NFL draft.

Early life

His hometown is Marina, California,[1] and he attended nearby Seaside High School.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round (231st overall pick) of the 2013 NFL draft.[2]

On September 11, 2013, Powell was signed to the Seahawks practice squad,[3] and he was released on September 12, 2013.[4]

New York Giants

On September 24, 2013, Powell was signed to the New York Giants.[citation needed]

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills signed Powell off of the Giants practice squad on October 8, 2013. He was an active player in the 2013 and 2014 seasons.[5]

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 17, 2016, Powell signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. On June 9, 2016, Powell announced his retirement from football.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ a b "2012 Football roster: Ty Powell". hardingsports.com. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  2. ^ Williams, Eric (April 27, 2013). "Seahawks select LB Ty Powell with No. 231 overall pick". thenewstribune.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "Tight end Kellen Davis signed; Linebacker Allen Bradford released". seahawks.com. September 11, 2013. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014.
  4. ^ Seattle Seahawks [@Seahawks] (September 12, 2013). "WR Tyrone Walker & LB Ty Powell have been released from the practice squad. DT Michael Brooks & G Jared Smith have signed in their place" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  5. ^ "Ty Powell NFL career stats". nfl.com.
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