William Powell (American football)

William Powell (born March 9, 1988) is a professional American football running back and kickoff returner for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. Son of the late Darla Powell, brother of Jasmyn Powell, Brittanye Mohrbacher, Jacoby Powell, and Darryl Blair. 2006 Graduate of Duncanville Highschool in Duncanville, TX. Where he was the 3rd running back on the roster behind Vernon Frazier (RB at Univ. Texas El Paso 2008-2011) and Robert Calhoun (LB at Rice University 2006-2009).

College career
He played College football at Navarro Junior College and then Kansas State. He was never a starter or scholarship player in college, but earned the starting role in 2009 his final year at Navarro where he led the team in Rushing Yards (937), Touchdowns (8),Carries(139) and Yards Per Carry Average (6.7). He then went on to Kansas State where he was a special teams player his first year and then 2nd on the depth chart behind,now 2nd Round Draft pick running back of NFL team Miami Dolphins, Daniel Thomas his 2nd year at Kansas State. He also was given the role of Kickoff Returner where he Led the Nation in Kickoff Return Average (34.5) before suffering a season ending toe injury midway through the season against Texas Longhorns. Which came after his 4th and final Collegiate Rushing Touchdown.