Kevin Powell (Canadian football)

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Kevin Powell
Date of birth (1955-09-13) September 13, 1955 (age 69)
Place of birth Trail, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
CFL status National
Position(s) OT
US college Utah State
Career history
As player
1979–1980 Toronto Argonauts
1981–1987 Ottawa Rough Riders
1988 Edmonton Eskimos
1989 British Columbia Lions
1990 Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987

Kevin Powell (born September 13, 1955) is a former professional Canadian football offensive lineman who played 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League for five different teams. Number one overall pick in 1979 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts.

Powell played college football at Utah State University, where he was named PCAA all conference selection 1978.

Powell was involved in one of the most significant quarterback trades in CFL history as the Toronto Argonauts sought future Hall of Famer Condredge Holloway for their sputtering offence and the Ottawa Rough Riders sought the promising young Powell and $100 000. [1] [2]

CFL All Star: 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987.

Selected to all time Ottawa team.

References

  1. "Significant QB trades in CFL history". CFL.ca. March 6, 2008.
  2. Mullick, Rajeev. "Condredge Holloway". CFL Legends. CFL.ca.