Brandon Powell (born September 12, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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at Florida. He has been a member of the

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, and the Miami Dolphins.

College career

Powell entered the Florida football program out of Deerfield Beach High School as a four-star recruit and was ranked 267th overall in the ESPN 300 and was also the 34th ranked athlete in the 2014 recruiting class. Brandon began his collegiate career as a running back at Florida. He later switched to wide receiver his sophomore year. During his freshman season, he caught 15 passes for 147 yards with a touchdown. As a sophomore, Powell caught 29 passes for 390 yards and three touchdowns, including a career long 77 yard score against Ole Miss. As a junior, he had 45 receptions for 387 yards and 2 touchdowns. During his senior year, Powell had a team high 42 receptions for 406 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Powell signed for the

as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. On December 30, Powell started in place of Kenny Golladay and caught six passes for 103 yards against the

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. On August 31, 2019, Powell was waived by the Lions.

Atlanta Falcons

On September 2, 2019, Powell was signed to the

practice squad. On November 5, 2019, Powell was promoted to the active roster.

Buffalo Bills

Powell signed with the

on a one-year contract on March 26, 2021. He was released on August 30, 2021.

Miami Dolphins

On September 2, 2021, Powell was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He was released on October 12.

Los Angeles Rams

On November 4, 2021, Powell was signed to the

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practice squad. On December 26, 2021 in a game against the Minnesota Vikings, Powell returned a punt 61 yards for a touchdown that was key in the Rams' victory, ensuring a playoff berth for the team. He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for the first time in his NFL career for his performance. Powell won

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against the

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. On March 19, 2022, Powell re-signed with the Rams on a one-year deal.

Minnesota Vikings

On March 22, 2023, Powell signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

References

External links

Atlanta Falcons bio
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