Damond Powell
Damond Powell Jr. is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals after the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
On May 5, 2015, Powell signed to the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent On July 29, 2015, Powell was placed on the reserve/non football injury list after being shot in the face. On March 10, 2016, he was released.
On January 31, 2017, Powell signed with the Cedar Rapids Titans of the Indoor Football League. Powell was named First Team All-Indoor Football League at the conclusion of the 2017 [Indoor Football League season|2017 season].
On May 29, 2018, Powell signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the IFL. After his stint with the Sioux Falls Storm he got signed to the practice squad of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
Philadelphia Soul
Powell was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League on May 30, 2019.
Tucson Sugar Skulls
On July 27, 2021, Powell signed with the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the IFL.
Personal life
On July 25, 2015, Powell was wounded by gunfire outside his Ohio home and was hospitalized. He was shot in the jaw and the neck.