Power Echols
Career Summary
Power Echols is a linebacker from Charlotte, North Carolina, who played at North Carolina before signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Echols is from Charlotte, North Carolina. North Carolina lists his parents as Brian Echols and Astarlove Robinson and notes that his birthday is January 20.
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High School
Echols attended Chambers High School in Charlotte. North Carolina reports that he was a four-star prospect, two-time Charlotte Observer Defensive Player of the Year, and two-time all-state selection who amassed 389 tackles, 28 sacks, 57 tackles for loss, and 11 forced fumbles across three prep seasons.
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College Career
Echols played at North Carolina from 2021 through 2024. He appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman, then developed into a four-year linebacker; his 2024 season included 12 tackles against Georgia Tech and multiple eight-tackle games.
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Path to the NFL
After his North Carolina career, Echols entered the 2025 professional opportunity cycle. Chicago listed him among its undrafted free-agent signings on May 8, 2025.
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NFL Career
Echols signed with Chicago as an undrafted rookie in 2025. The Bears waived him on August 25, then signed him to the practice squad on August 27, 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
Echols earned honorable mention All-ACC recognition in 2022 and 2024 and third-team All-ACC honors in 2023. He was selected to the 2024 Bednarik and Butkus Award watch lists.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot and 225 pounds, Echols played linebacker. His 2024 profile reflects production as a tackler, pass defender, and occasional pass rusher, including pass breakups against Virginia, Pitt, and Duke and a half sack against NC Central.
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