Darius Powell - 13
Darius Powell

Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Foley, Ala.
High School:
Foley HS
Height / Weight:
5-10 / 181
Position:
Cornerback
Experience:
1L

Came to UAB as a wide receiver but was moved to defensive backfield at start of 2012 spring practice ... sat out last season as a true freshman.

2011: Did not see any action and was redshirted.

High School: Helped his team finish with an 8-4 record and rank first in the 6A Region 2 in total offensive rankings ... a three-year starter at quarterback ... passed for 1,780 yards and ran for another 756 yards in 2008 ... as a senior, he passed for 364 yards and four touchdowns ... he also ran for seven additional touchdowns ... led his team to the first round of the playoffs in 2008, 2009, and 2010 ... runs a 4.46 ... team finished third place in division with a 5-2 divisional record ... named Optimist Player of the Week three times in the 2010 season ... All-Baldwin County selection in 2010.

Personal: Born July 14, 1993 at Foley, Ala. ... son of Delaine and Lee Powell ... major is liberal arts.