18 Facts About Jerrell Powe

Jerrell Quartez Powe was born on March 15,1987 and is an American former professional football nose tackle.

Jerrell Powe was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Jerrell Powe subsequently earned All-American honors by Parade and USA Today.

Jerrell Powe returned to Waynesboro to retake courses, attended Penn Foster Career School, a prep school in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and took correspondence courses in 2006.

Jerrell Powe returned to Ole Miss for the 2007 season, as the NCAA allowed him to practice for 14 days while it sorted out his status in August 2007, then again denied his quest to play for the Rebels.

Finally returning to the football field in 2008, Jerrell Powe saw action in 12 games, missing only Arkansas, and earned his first letter.

Jerrell Powe totaled eight tackles with 3.5 tackles-for-a-loss and 1.5 quarterback sacks, while recording an interception.

In 2009, Jerrell Powe became a full-time starter for the Rebels and, according to Tony Pauline of Sports Illustrated, had NFL scouts "excited about his upside potential".

Jerrell Powe registered 34 tackles, including 12 TFLs, and 3 quarterback sacks.

Jerrell Powe was awarded all-Conference Second-team honors after each year.

Jerrell Powe was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 6th round.

In 2012, Jerrell Powe competed with Anthony Toribio and rookie Dontari Poe to succeed the retiring Gregg at nose tackle, eventually losing out to Poe.

Jerrell Powe appeared only in nine games in 2012, seeing limited minutes as third-string back-up.

On December 3,2013, Jerrell Powe was signed by the Chiefs.

On March 18,2014, Jerrell Powe signed with the Houston Texans.

On June 1,2015, Jerrell Powe signed with the Washington Redskins.

Jerrell Powe signed a futures contract with the team on January 4,2016.

On January 17,2023, Jerrell Powe was arrested and charged for kidnapping.