Tyreem Powell is an American football linebacker for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
| Rutgers Scarlet Knights – No. 22 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
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| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 252 lb (114 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Vineland High School |
Early life and high school
editRaised in Vineland, New Jersey, Powell attended Vineland High School.[1] He was rated as a three-star recruit and held offers from Penn State, Rutgers, Temple, and Virginia Tech.[2] Initially, Powell committed to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.[3] However, he flipped his commitment to play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.[4]
College career
editAs a freshman in 2020, Powell did not appear in any games. In 2021, he appeared in 13 games and made three starts, notching 20 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery.[5] In 2022, Powell started all 12 games and recorded 71 tackles, with six going for a loss, and three sacks.[6] In 2023, he played in just eight games due to injury, where he notched 53 tackles, three sacks, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble for the Scarlet Knights.[7] In week three of the 2024 season, Powell made his season debut after tearing his Achilles in the offseason, where he notched three tackles with one being for a loss, as he helped Rutgers to a win over Virginia Tech.[8] In week ten, Powell tallied eight tackles and a forced fumble in a win over Minnesota.[9]
References
edit- ^ Tyreem Powell, Rutgers Scarlet Knights football. Accessed December 13, 2024. "Hometown: Vineland, N.J. High School: Vineland South"
- ^ O'Leary, Richie. "Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Signee Bio: ATH Tyreem Powell". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ McGurk, Tom. "Vineland's Tyreem Powell commits to Virginia Tech for football". The Daily Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Austin, Ahmad. "Vineland's Tyreem Powell commits to Rutgers after Schiano visit". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Iseman, Chris. "Why Rutgers linebacker, Vineland native Tyreem Powell is prepared for larger role". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Connolly, Matt. "Report: Rutgers linebacker Tyreem Powell out for opener vs. Howard". On3.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Lanni, Patrick. "Rutgers' star linebacker out indefinitely with new injury". NJ.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Iseman, Chris. "After surreal play vs. Virginia Tech, Rutgers set for Tyreem Powell's return, Washington". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- ^ Iseman, Chris. "Rutgers NFL prospect at linebacker nearing top form after injuries: 'I felt back to myself'". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved December 13, 2024.