Carl Powell was drafted No. 61 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1982
The pick
How Carl Powell came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1982 classAround pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Carl Powell.
Saginaw Valley State
Angelo State
UCLA
San José State
Jackson State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Jackson State · 5× Pro Bowl
#42
Chris Burkett
WR · BUF · 1985
Jackson State
#150
Corey Bradford
WR · GB · 1998
Jackson State
#77
Tim Barnett
WR · KC · 1991
Jackson State
#21
Sylvester Morris
WR · KC · 2000
Jackson State
#182
Tony Kimbrough
WR · DEN · 1993
Jackson State
Other players named Carl Powell
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carl Powell in the 1982 NFL Draft
Carl Powell is a Wide receiver out of Jackson State selected No. 61 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Jackson State has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Carl Powell drafted?
Carl Powell was selected No. 61 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/carl-powell.
What college did Carl Powell play for?
Carl Powell played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Carl Powell's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/carl-powell.