| Rutgers Scarlet Knights – No. 22 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
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| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 252 lb (114 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Vineland High School |
Tyreem Powell is an American football linebacker for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Early life and high school
Raised in Vineland, New Jersey, Powell attended Vineland High School. He was rated as a three-star recruit and held offers from Penn State, Rutgers, Temple, and Virginia Tech. Initially, Powell committed to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. However, he flipped his commitment to play for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
College career
As a freshman in 2020, Powell did not appear in any games. In 2021, he appeared in 13 games and made three starts, notching 20 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery. In 2022, Powell started all 12 games and recorded 71 tackles, with six going for a loss, and three sacks. In 2023, he played in just eight games due to injury, where he notched 53 tackles, three sacks, two pass deflections, and a forced fumble for the Scarlet Knights. In week three of the 2024 season, Powell made his season debut after tearing his Achilles in the offseason, where he notched three tackles with one being for a loss, as he helped Rutgers to a win over Virginia Tech. In week ten, Powell tallied eight tackles and a forced fumble in a win over Minnesota.
References
- Tyreem Powell, Rutgers Scarlet Knights football. Accessed December 13, 2024. "Hometown: Vineland, N.J. High School: Vineland South"
- O'Leary, Richie. "Rutgers Scarlet Knights Football Signee Bio: ATH Tyreem Powell". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- McGurk, Tom. "Vineland's Tyreem Powell commits to Virginia Tech for football". The Daily Journal. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Austin, Ahmad. "Vineland's Tyreem Powell commits to Rutgers after Schiano visit". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Iseman, Chris. "Why Rutgers linebacker, Vineland native Tyreem Powell is prepared for larger role". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Connolly, Matt. "Report: Rutgers linebacker Tyreem Powell out for opener vs. Howard". On3.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Lanni, Patrick. "Rutgers' star linebacker out indefinitely with new injury". NJ.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Iseman, Chris. "After surreal play vs. Virginia Tech, Rutgers set for Tyreem Powell's return, Washington". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
- Iseman, Chris. "Rutgers NFL prospect at linebacker nearing top form after injuries: 'I felt back to myself'". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved December 13, 2024.