Jeff Powell (American football)
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Position: | Whites Creek (TN) |
College: | William & Mary (1982) Tennessee (1985) |
NFL draft: | 1986 / Round: 6 / Pick: 166 |
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Career NFL statistics | |
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Jeffrey O'Neal Powell (born May 27, 1963) is a former American football player who was a running back in the
Early life
Powell was born in
College career
Jeff Powell's athletic versatility is evident through the numerous awards he earned as a hurdler and as a running back. Powell's academic talent equaled his athletic abilities. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (with honors) in Accounting from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1986.
William & Mary
Powell enrolled at the
Tennessee
To increase opportunities to run track, in 1984, Powell transferred to the University of Tennessee, located in Knoxville, Tennessee.
1986 Sugar Bowl
Jeff Powell is perhaps best remembered among Vol fans for his performance in Tennessee's 35–7 victory over
NFL career
As Powell was completing his undergraduate degree requirements, the
Law career
Powell enrolled in
References
- ^ TSSAA Track and Field Records, http://www.tssaa.org/schdir/records[permanent dead link], retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ '82 Review, Whites Creek Comprehensive High School 1982 Yearbook. Page(s) need clarification.
- ^ Junior Athletics History, WORLD JUNIOR ATHLETICS HISTORY ("WJAH"), retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ Official William & Mary Tribe Athletic site, http://tribeathletics.test.wm.edu/story.php/11191/, retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ Official William & Mary Tribe Athletic site, "Men's Track and Field Outdoor School Records - William & Mary - Athletics at William & Mary". Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014., retrieved June 29, 2013.
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- ^ Strange, Mike (December 25, 2015). "1985 Vols were sweet as Sugar". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c 1985 Football Press Guide - UT vs. Miami (Sugar Bowl) (University of Tennessee, 1985), p. B-7. Retrieved: June 29, 2013.
- ^ Keith Jackson and Frank Broyles, pregame commentary, 1986 Sugar Bowl television broadcast, ABC Sports, January 1, 1986.
- ^ 1985 Football Press Guide - UT vs. Miami (Sugar Bowl). (University of Tennessee, 1985), p. C-8.
- ^ 52nd Annual Sugar Bowl Classic - January 1, 1986 Archived March 7, 2013, at the Wayback Machine, Allstate Sugar Bowl official site. Retrieved: June 29, 2013.
- ^ 1986 Sugar Bowl: Tennessee vs. Miami, Vol Network radio broadcast, January 1, 1986.
- ^ John Ward by Daniel A. Moore Archived January 9, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, Downtown Gallery entry. Retrieved: June 30, 2013.
- ^ Nicholas Wendel, "'Sugarvols' Carry Milestone Win With Them Archived 2013-04-12 at archive.today," Tennessee Journalist, March 29, 2012. Retrieved: June 29, 2013.
- ^ "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ "Jeff Powell 1987 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference