The news of Ronald Powell's untimely death at the age of 32 has left a void in the hearts of many. His passing has not only shocked his family and friends but also the entire community that had come to know him as a compassionate and driven individual.
Powell was known for his unwavering commitment to social justice and equality. He dedicated his life to advocating for marginalized communities, tirelessly working towards creating a more inclusive society. His passion for change was infectious, inspiring those around him to join in his efforts.
The New Orleans Saints selected Powell out of Florida in the fifth round of the 2014 draft. Powell played in 14 games as a rookie for the Saints, but was placed on injured reserve at the beginning of the 2015 season and waived. He spent time on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears practice squads in 2015 and 2016 and was briefly with the Seattle Seahawks before they released him in training camp in 2017.
Powell finished his professional career with the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football before the league ceased operations in 2019.
Powell was a fifth-round draft pick out of the University of Florida in the 2014 NFL draft, Sports Illustrated reported. He had 11 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss with the Florida Gators, according to the sports magazine.
The team said it was saddened to learn about his death.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones," the Gators said on X.
Powell was a highly coveted high school player from Southern California and one of the top national recruits in the 2010 class. He signed with Urban Meyer-coached Florida.
Powell had 18.5 tackles for loss, including 11 sacks, during three seasons with the Gators. He missed the entire 2012 campaign due to an ACL tear sustained during the spring.
In 2019, Powell played for the Orlando Apollos in the short-lived Alliance of American Football.
The official Florida Gators football account on X honored Powell following the news of his death, writing, "We’re very saddened to learn about the passing of former Gators player Ronald Powell. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."
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