Bilal
Powell.
Bilal
Powell.
Louisville· 5'10"· 207 lb· 4.51s 40
Powell would excel in a gap/duo power run scheme that emphasizes downhill running and short-yardage conversions, utilizing his compact frame and vision.
As a rookie, he projects as a reliable power/short-yardage specialist, with a ceiling as a productive workhorse in a run-heavy attack.
He would struggle to adapt to an outside zone scheme due to his limited top-end speed and less fluid lateral agility.
Powell's vision, power, and low center of gravity make him a strong fit for schemes that prioritize interior running and physical play.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Louisville | 8 | 24 | 187 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
| 2008 | Louisville | 11 | 75 | 354 | 2 | 12 | 58 |
| 2009 | Louisville | 11 | 108 | 392 | 4 | 12 | 103 |
| 2010 | Louisville | 12 | 229 | 1405 | 11 | 18 | 158 |
| Career | — | 42 | 436 | 2338 | 19 | 45 | 344 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.