University of North Carolina Athletics
2007 Football Roster
Jersey Number 40
Darius Powell
- Position:
- Defensive End
- 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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