2019 Football Roster
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Cecil Powell
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
- High School:
- Piper
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 191
2022 SEASON:
• Has missed the last two seasons with injury, but is cleared heading into 2023 spring drills.
2021 SEASON:
• Sat out with an injury.
2020 SEASON:
• Cornerback who started five games on the left side in 2020, he played in 11 games and 497 snaps from scrimmage.
• Started his first career game at Virginia Tech, then vs. FSU, Liberty, Syracuse and Kentucky games.
• Left the Syracuse game after just 4 snaps with an ankle injury and did not play in the regular season finalé vs. Georgia Tech.
• Came back to play 64 snaps in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.
2019 SEASON:
• Played corner and wide receiver and back to corner during his rookie campaign due to injuries to players at those spots.
• Played 34 snaps at corner vs. Clemson.
• In for a season-high 37 plays from scrimmage in the season finale vs. UNC, tallying a season-high eight tackles.
• Missed the Syracuse game with an injury.
HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played multiple positions in the defensive secondary for coach David Coleman.
• Senior Stats: Tallied 45 tackles and three tackles for loss. Also finished with eight interceptions. Turned in 314 yards in interception returns (one returned for a TD). Caused four fumbles. On offense, totaled 80 yards rushing and 198 yards receiving along with three touchdowns. Had 1,306 all-purpose yards, with 418 on kickoff returns (one returned for a TD) and 296 on punt returns.
• Honors: Named first-team all-county in Broward County for the three highest classifications (6A to 8A).
• A track standout with a personal best 48.10 in the 400m. Posted a top mark of 22-6 in the long jump.
PERSONAL:
• Major: Parks, recreation and tourism management