Carlton Powell was drafted No. 148 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 3 regular-season games
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 13 · #148 overall
Carlton Powell Virginia Tech Draft
Carlton Powell was drafted No. 148 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #148
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Carlton Powell came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 292 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 58.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 20113 years after the draft
Around pick 148
Who came off the board on either side of Carlton Powell.
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Virginia Tech in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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Eddie Royal
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#72
Chris Ellis
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#118
Xavier Adibi
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Josh Morgan
WR · SF
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#215
Justin Harper
WR · BAL
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Carlton Powell in the 2008 NFL Draft
Carlton Powell is a Defensive tackle out of Virginia Tech selected No. 148 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Virginia Tech has produced 129 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 Carlton Powell drafted?
Carlton Powell was selected No. 148 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 13). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/carlton-powell.
What college did Carlton Powell play for?
Carlton Powell played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Carlton Powell's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/carlton-powell.