University of North Carolina Athletics
2008 Football Roster

Jersey Number 40
Darius Powell
- Position:
- Defensive End
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 225
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Waldorf, MD
- High School:
- Westlake
Has good speed and athleticism and should be among the rotation at defensive end this fall Redshirted in 2006.
Westlake High School
Had 70 tackles, 20 tackles for losses, 13 sacks, a blocked punt, a blocked field goal and a 5-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown in his senior season Named first-team all-conference and second-team All-Metro Ranked the No. 17 weakside defensive end in the country and the No. 12 player in Maryland by Rivals.com Also played split end and tight end Had 68 tackles, 13 for losses, 10 sacks, three fumble recoveries and seven pass deflections as a junior Coached by Dominic Zaccarelli.
Personal
Son of Sharon and Rico Alexander Born September 17, 1988 Enrolled in the General College.
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