#20 Micah Powell Season 2011-12

2011
Powell played in eight games… Third-string running back also contributed on special teams… Had 20 carries for 65 yards… Had career-high nine carries for 22 yards against Ole Miss… Career-high 26 yards on four carries against Army… Collected five tackles on special teams… Had two stops against South Carolina.

2010
A former safety and linebacker, Powell moved to running back during the preseason after injuries depleted the Commodores[apos] rushing corps… Did not have a rushing attempt during the season, but did play in six games on kickoff coverage units… Credited with a pair of special teams tackles.

2009
Played in 11 games as redshirt freshman, contributing on coverage units and as reserve safety… Finished the season with 12 total tackles, including eight unassisted stops… Posted career high of three tackles against both Georgia Tech and Florida… Also credited with a pair of solo tackles in victory over Rice.

2008
Powell did not see game action, using his first year on campus to redshirt. He served as a safety on defensive practice.

High School
Senior captain… Three-year starter for school northwest of Tampa… Starting TB for three years; on defense, played DB, safety and LB… Named team[apos]s Offensive MVP as senior, helping East Lake to first round of 5A playoffs… Rushed for 723 yards as senior while contributing 72 tackles and three INTs on defense… First team All-Pinellas County… Had eight tackles in postseason Pinellas County All-Star Classic… As junior, rushed for 787 yards before missing last three games with injury… Returned one KO and two INT for TDs during career… Also played guard in basketball and ran on hurdles in track.

Personal
Micah Adam Powell… Son of Chris and Claudette Powell… Born on Sept. 17, 1989… Has an older brother and sister… Dad works in construction; mom is a nurse… Enjoys skateboarding, plays the clarinet and flute… Working toward degree in Human and Organizational Development.