COLLEGE: 2010 (Junior): Earned his second varsity letter by appearing in all 12 games ... Recorded seven tackles on the season Tied for fifth on the team with six special teams tackles ... Member of the kickoff coverage team and the kickoff return "hands" team. 2009 (Sophomore): Saw action in five games en route to earning his first varsity letter ... Had one tackle against Florida State. 2008 (Freshman): Did not see any game action ... Joined the team in the fall as a walk-on. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Cary (N.C.) High School in 2008 ... Helped the Imps to three straight state playoff appearances ... Also an outstanding hurdler who aided Cary in winning the conference track championship in 2008 ... Earned all-conference honors in football as a senior ... Two-year letterwinner and team MVP as a senior ... Also earned all-conference honors in track ... As a senior, earned mention on the all-region track team and was the conference meet most valuable runner as well as MVP ... Cary's most valuable athlete as a senior. PERSONAL: Majoring in computer science with a minor in sociology ... Son of Jesse and D'Gina Powel