Mishael Powell
Career Summary
Safety who played at Washington and Miami before joining Minnesota's rookie class.
Mishael Powell moved from Washington to Miami for his final college season in 2024. He earned second-team All-ACC recognition before entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2025.
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Early Life
Seattle native.
Miami lists Powell's hometown as Seattle, Washington.
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High School
Played on both sides of the ball at O'Dea.
Powell played cornerback and receiver at O'Dea High School in Seattle. He helped the team win the 2017 Class 3A state championship and earned Associated Press first-team 3A all-state honors as a senior.
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College Career
Spent five seasons at Washington before his final season at Miami.
Powell was at Washington from 2019 through 2023, recording 92 tackles and three interceptions over three playing seasons. At Miami in 2024, he started all 13 games and finished with 38 tackles and a team-leading five interceptions.
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Path to the NFL
Agreed to terms with Minnesota after the 2025 draft.
The Vikings included Powell in their undrafted rookie group, announcing an agreement on April 26, 2025.
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NFL Career
Spent the 2025 preseason with the Vikings.
Minnesota's transaction log records Powell's April 26, 2025 agreement and his waiver on August 24. These transactions document his rookie opportunity with the Vikings.
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Career Accomplishments
Earned conference recognition during his Miami season.
Powell was a second-team All-ACC selection in 2024. He also earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week recognition after returning an interception 76 yards for a touchdown against Wake Forest.
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