Just a few days after being released by the Seattle Seahawks, former J.H. Rose High School and Clemson star Cornell Powell has a new home to play football.
The #UFL announced the following transactions yesterday, Sunday, March 2 pic.twitter.com/zsGT58J6wU
— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) March 3, 2025
On Sunday, Powell signed to play with the DC Defenders of the UFL. He’s had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs before being cut and later signing with the Seahawks. He was with the Chiefs practice squad and had two touchdowns in the 2024 preseason.
Breaking: The DC Defenders have signed WR Cornell Powell.
Powell is formerly a 5th round draft pick with the #Chiefs, spending a few years with the team.
The former Clemson standout finds a new home in the #UFL, with the @XFLDefenders. pic.twitter.com/kmXMUUC2BE
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) March 3, 2025
PFNewsroom’s James Larsen reports, “Cornell comes into the UFL as one of the wideouts with plenty to prove. He’s got a true opportunity to be a starter for Reggie Barlow and this DC offense. Heading into camp, it’s another brilliant pickup from GM Von Hutchins.”
Photo credit: Cornell Powell (PFNewsroom photo)
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