Carlton Eugene Powell, Jr. (born August 14, 1985)[1] is a former American football defensive tackle.

Powell was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

[3] He was placed on the PUP list on July 25, 2008, with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Powell was re-signed by the Broncos on November 3, 2009, and placed on the practice squad.

Powell was signed to a reserve/future contract by the New York Jets on January 5, 2011.