Mani Powell
Career Summary
Mani Powell is a linebacker from Columbus, Ohio, who played at Arkansas, UNLV and Purdue before joining the Tennessee Titans.
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High School
Powell attended Fayetteville High School in Arkansas and previously attended McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio.
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College Career
Powell played 47 games with 19 starts across Arkansas, UNLV and Purdue. At Purdue in 2025, he started all 12 games and recorded a team-high 110 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and five sacks.
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Path to the NFL
Purdue reported in August 2026 that Powell was with the Tennessee Titans after completing his Boilermakers career.
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NFL Career
Powell recorded four tackles and combined on a sack in the Titans' 2026 preseason opener at San Francisco.
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Career Accomplishments
Powell earned third-team All-Big Ten recognition from the coaches in 2025 and became the first Boilermaker to lead the conference in tackles in league games.
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Playing Style
Powell played linebacker and produced tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles during his college career.
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31909, 00-0040920, 6/8/2003, Mani Powell, Emanuell, Powell
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