Carlton Powell
Carlton Eugene Powell, Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft.
Powell was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and New York Giants.Professional career
Denver Broncos (first stint)
Powell was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He was placed on the PUP list on July 25, 2008, with a ruptured Achilles tendon. He was waived on September 4, 2009.Cleveland Browns
Powell was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad on October 6, 2009, and released on October 20.Denver Broncos (second stint)
Powell was re-signed by the Broncos on November 3, 2009, and placed on the practice squad.Powell was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 18, 2010. He was released on September 4.Powell was signed to a reserve/future contract by the New York Jets on January 5, 2011. He was waived on August 11.Atlanta Falcons
On August 14, 2011, Powell signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He was released on December 2, 2011. He was signed to the practice squad on December 6, 2011.New York Giants
Powell was signed by the New York Giants on August 14, 2012.