He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Powell attended JH Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina.

Powell was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round (181st overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.

[16] Powell won Super Bowl LVII where the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles.

[18] On August 29, 2023, for the third consecutive year, Powell started the season as waived by the Chiefs and re-signed to the practice squad.