Joe Powell (American football)

Joe Powell (born February 25, 1994) is an arena football safety for the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Globe Institute of Technology in Manhattan, New York City.

Early years
Powell prepped at I. C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he played football and track & field.

College career
Powell played one season of football at Globe Institute of Technology, totaling 53 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one interception in 2013.

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
Powell was signed by the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) in 2015. He earned PIFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors after recording 52.5 tackles and 11 interceptions.

Cleveland Gladiators
Powell was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League on August 11, 2015. He played for the team during the 2016 season.

Powell attended rookie minicamp with the Philadelphia Eagles on a tryout basis in May 2016.

New York Giants
Powell signed with the New York Giants on August 17, 2016. On August 30, 2016, he was waived by the Giants.

Buffalo Bills
On October 25, 2016, Powell was signed to the Bills' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on January 2, 2017. On September 2, 2017, Powell was waived by the Bills.

Atlanta Havoc
Powell signed with the Atlanta Havoc in January 2018.

First stint with Brigade
On March 22, 2018, Powell was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.

Birmingham Iron
Powell signed with the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) for the 2019 season.

Second stint with Brigade
After the AAF suspended football operations, Powell was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade on April 7, 2019.