Carl Powell was drafted No. 156 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 81 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #156
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 81
- Career AV
- 1041st at Louisville
The pick
How Carl Powell came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Career approximate value
- 1041st among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 110% of career value
- Final season
- 20058 years after the draft
Around pick 156
Who came off the board on either side of Carl Powell.
San Diego State
Furman
Texas Southern
Texas
Louisville in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Elvis Dumervil
DE · DEN · 2006
Louisville · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#13
Joe Johnson
DE · NO · 1994
Louisville · 2× Pro Bowl
#64
Dewayne White
DE · TB · 2003
Louisville
#298
Mike Flores
DE · PHI · 1991
Louisville
#66
Ashton Gillotte
DE · KC · 2025
Louisville
#232
Greg Scruggs
DE · SEA · 2012
Louisville
Other players named Carl Powell
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Jackson State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carl Powell in the 1997 NFL Draft
Carl Powell is a Defensive end out of Louisville selected No. 156 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1997 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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. 156 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/carl-powell.
What college did Carl Powell play for?
Carl Powell played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Carl Powell's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/carl-powell.