Mishael Powell

Last updated
Mishael Powell
No. 3
Position Safety
Class
Redshirt Redshirt.svg
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born: Seattle, Washington
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
High school O'Dea (Seattle, Washington)

Mishael Powell is an American football safety who most recently played for the Washington Huskies.

Contents

Early life and high school

Powell was born in Seattle, Washington where he attended high school at O'Dea. Coming out of high school, Powell held offers from Ivy League schools such as Columbia, Yale, and Georgetown, but Powell decided to walk on to play college football for the Washington Huskies. [1] [2]

College career

In Powell's first season in 2019, he would redshirt and then in 2020, he would not appear in any games. [3] In Powell's first career start in 2021 against California, he recorded six tackles and a forced fumble. [4] Powell finished his first season in 2021 with 11 tackles, three pass deflections, and a forced fumble. [5] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Powell was put on scholarship in early 2022. [6] In 2022, Powell notched 43 tackles with one and a half being for a loss. [7] Powell recorded his first career interception in week three of the 2023 season in a win over Michigan State. [8] In week eight, Powell intercepeted a pass and returned it 89 yards for a touchdown as he helped the Huskies survive Arizona State. [9] For his performance versus Arizona State, Powell was named the Pac-12 defensive player of the week. [10]

On January 12, 2024, Powell announced that he would be entering the transfer portal. [11]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Washington Huskies football</span> Football team of the University of Washington

The Washington Huskies football team represents the University of Washington in college football. Washington competes in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a member of the Pac-12 Conference. Husky Stadium, located on campus, has been the Huskies' home field since 1920.

Elvin "Al" Worley was an American football player and coach, a defensive back for the University of Washington Huskies from 1966–68. Worley was named a consensus All-American in 1968, when he set an NCAA record of 14 interceptions in a season. He played for one season for the Seattle Rangers of the Continental Football League in 1969.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kalen DeBoer</span> American football player and coach (born 1974)

Kalen Douglas DeBoer is an American football coach who is the head coach at the University of Alabama. DeBoer was the head football coach at the University of Sioux Falls from 2005 to 2009, Fresno State from 2020 to 2021, and the University of Washington from 2022 to 2023. At Sioux Falls, his teams won three NAIA Football National Championships, in 2006, 2008, and 2009.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jermaine Kearse</span> American football player and coach (born 1990)

Jermaine Levan Kearse is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies. Kearse was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and later won Super Bowl XLVIII with the team, beating the Denver Broncos. After five seasons with the Seahawks, Kearse played two more seasons for the New York Jets from 2017 to 2018. In 2019, he joined the Detroit Lions, but missed the entire season due to injury.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shaq Thompson</span> American football player (born 1994)

Shaquille Green Thompson is an American football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies, earning first-team All-American honors in 2014. He also had a short stint playing baseball with the Boston Red Sox organization as part of their rookie team in the Gulf Coast League. Since being drafted he has played a hybrid safety and linebacker position for the Panthers, also known as "the Big Nickel".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Budda Baker</span> American football player (born 1996)

Bishard "Budda" Baker is an American football safety for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington, and was selected by the Cardinals in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Baker is a six-time Pro Bowler and a three-time All-Pro member.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trent McDuffie</span> American football player (born 2000)

Trent McDuffie is an American football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. McDuffie then became a starting corner for the Chiefs as the team won Super Bowl LVII in his rookie season.

Cade Otton is an American football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football at Washington before being selected by the Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Josiah Bronson is an American football defensive end for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Washington and signed with New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyler Gordon</span> American football player (born 1999)

Kyler Gordon is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Jeremiah Martin is an American football outside linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and Washington.

Ethan Garbers is an American college football quarterback for the UCLA Bruins. He previously played for the Washington Huskies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dillon Johnson</span> American football player (born 2001)

Dillon Johnson is an American football running back for the Washington Huskies. He previously played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Troy Fautanu</span> American football player (born 2000)

Troy Fautanu is an American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Washington and won the 2023 Morris Trophy.

Corey Luciano is an American football center for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Diablo Valley Vikings and Washington Huskies.

Jack Westover is an American football tight end for the Washington Huskies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Edefuan Ulofoshio</span> American football player (born 2000)

Edefuan Ulofoshio is an American football linebacker for the Washington Huskies.

Dylan Morris is an American football quarterback who will play for the James Madison Dukes. He previously played for the Washington Huskies.

Germie Bernard is an American football wide receiver for the Washington Huskies. He previously played for the Michigan State Spartans.

Jacob "Asa" Turner is an American football safety who most recently played for the Washington Huskies.

References

  1. ↑ Vorel, Mike (25 October 2023). "Once a walk-on, Mishael Powell's dream keeps paying dividends for UW". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  2. ↑ Raley, Dan (23 October 2023). "Powell Has Gone from Walk-On to Husky Starter to Big-Play Guy". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  3. ↑ Mathisen, Nathan (12 November 2021). "More Than Just A Walk-On: Mishael Powell's Climb". The Seattle Medium. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  4. ↑ Vorel, Mike (11 January 2022). "A five-star kid': How former O'Dea High star Mishael Powell bet on himself and won with a UW scholarship". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Michael Powell 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Smith, Lauren (30 March 2022). "Former O'Dea cornerback Mishael Powell now a standout in Huskies' DB room". The News Tribune. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  7. ↑ "Mishael Powell 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  8. ↑ Allen, Percy (22 October 2023). "Mishael Powell 'happy' to 'return the favor' for struggling offense in No. 5 UW's win over Arizona State". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  9. ↑ Vorel, Mike (21 October 2023). "Mishael Powell's pick-six turns tide as No. 5 Huskies move to 7-0 with sloppy win". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  10. ↑ Allen, Aaron (1 November 2023). "Once A Panther, Always A Panther: UW's Mishael Powell Pays It Forward With The CD Panthers". The Seattle Medium. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  11. ↑ Gillenwater, Sam (January 12, 2024). "Washington safety Mishael Powell enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.