Jerraud Powers

Jerraud Powers (born July 19, 1987) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Baltimore Ravens.

Jerraud Powers
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Powers with the Arizona Cardinals in 2014
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Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-19) July 19, 1987
Decatur, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Decatur
College:Auburn
NFL Draft:2009 / Round: 3 / Pick: 92
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Freshman All-SEC (2006)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:410
Sacks:3
Forced fumbles:3
Pass deflections:75
Interceptions:13
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Powers attended Decatur High School and was an all-state player[1] He was named All-Region his senior year and was rated as a 3-Star prospect and the #13 player in the state of Alabama by scout.com.[2] Rivals.com rated Powers the #8 player in Alabama following his senior season.[3]

College career

2006 season

Powers broke his foot during preseason workouts and it appeared at the time that he would have only a small chance to get on the field, but he was able to play.[1] Powers earned playing time on special teams as a freshman. Powers recovered a critical onside kick in Auburn's 24-17 win over South Carolina.[4] Powers also made a name for himself by blocking Eric Wilbur's third quarter punt in a home game against the eventual national champion Florida Gators.[5] As a sophomore, Powers earned a starting spot at cornerback and played the entire season. He was selected to the Southeastern Conference All-Freshman Team on a pass defense that rated second in the SEC this season.[6]

2007 season

Powers had a very successful 2007 season and received the Zeke Smith Award, presented each year to Auburn's Defensive Player of the Year.[7] Jerraud Powers is also remembered as the cornerback covering LSU receiver Demetrius Byrd on his one-handed touchdown grab with one second remaining in the 2007 Auburn-LSU game.[8][9] Powers also received a lot of attention from ESPN when an Auburn police dog bit his hand after a play in the 2007 Iron Bowl. The incident prompted a review of security procedures at Auburn.[10]

2008 season

Powers returned for his junior season with high expectations after an impressive sophomore season. His matchup against Florida's wing right Percy Harvin was considered a key to the big game.[11] Powers was impressive early in the season, leading Auburn to a shutout in the season opener. However, Powers played with an injured hamstring and struggled through much of the season.[12] Powers was just one of many injured players on Auburn's 2008 football team, Auburn finished with a disappointing 5-7 record and missed the postseason for the first time this decade. After the season, Powers decided to forgo his senior season at Auburn and enter the 2009 NFL Draft.[13]

Professional career

Powers was projected to be a possible NFL draft pick.[14] Powers was rated 14 out of 239 cornerbacks and 110 out of 2,497 total players evaluated.[14]

Indianapolis Colts
Powers in 2010 while with the Indianapolis Colts.

Despite being considered a prospect for a lower round, Jerraud was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round.[15] He signed with the Colts on July 28, 2009, for a 4-year contract.[16]

Powers began the 2009 season as a starter due to injuries to Marlin Jackson, and went on to start 12 of 16 games for the Colts. Despite injuries to three of the Colts' projected Defensive Backfield starters, Powers (along with fellow rookie Jacob Lacey) played well enough to put the Colts' pass defense at third in the league in Yards/Attempt. Powers recorded 66 tackles and an interception. On December 7, 2010, he was placed on season-ending injury reserve due to an arm injury.

In 2010, Powers played in 10 games, starting all of them. Powers had 53 tackles and 2 interceptions. On November 6, 2011, Powers had a pick six against Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons. This was his first career touchdown. The Colts lost the game 31-7.

Arizona Cardinals

On March 13, 2013, the Arizona Cardinals signed Powers to a three-year contract, reuniting him with head coach Bruce Arians who was his interim head coach the previous year with the Indianapolis Colts.[17]

Baltimore Ravens

On May 13, 2016, Powers signed with the Ravens on a one-year, $1.75 million contract.[18]

Retirement

On April 14, 2017, Powers announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons.[19][20]

References
  2. "Recruiting Football Team News, 247Sports". ScoutFootball.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  3. "Rivals.com". N.rivals.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  4. "Then with the Gamecocks feeling good about holding Auburn out of the end zone, coach Tommy Tuberville took a page from Spurrier's book and stunned the Gamecocks with a perfectly executed onside kick... Jerraud Powers recovered for Auburn." Game Summary September 28, 2006 USA Today
  5. "Auburn’s Jerraud Powers, right, blocking a punt by Eric Wilbur last night. Tre Smith scored on the play to give Auburn an 18-17 lead early in the third quarter." by Ray Glier October 15, 2006
  6. "Tiger aerial assault: Clemson passing offense v. Auburn secondary". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  7. "Player Bio: Jerraud Powers - AUBURN OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved December 29, 2008.
  8. "Auburn vs. LSU - Game Recap - October 20, 2007 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  9. Ralph D. Russo (March 1, 2008). "Jerraud Powers". USA Today. Byrd cradled in the touchdown with a second left, the ball barely sneaking under the outstretched arm of Auburn defensive back Jerraud Powers. If the ball had been tipped away, the game probably would have ended with Auburn on top. Instead, LSU celebrated." -- "With so many twists and turns, 6 plays stood out as the ones that altered the season
  10. "Powers was celebrating breaking up a pass in the end zone when the dog bite him on the hand in the fourth quarter, a scene that received more television and Internet airtime than any other moment in the game." -- "Auburn reviewing dog bit" November 28, 2007 Associated Press story in the New York Times
  11. "Sports: University of Florida keys". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2009.
  12. "Rhoads: Auburn defense will get Jerraud Powers back and returnto form next week". Archived from the original on October 17, 2008. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  13. Goldberg, Charles (January 6, 2009). "Auburn's Jerraud Powers leaving early for NFL". Al.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  14. "Draft Scout Rankings". Nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  15. "2009 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  16. "Jerraud Powers signs with Colts | Alabama's 13". Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2009.
  17. "Arizona Cardinals sign CB Jerraud Powers". Arizona Sports. March 13, 2013. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  18. Rosenthal, Gregg. "Baltimore Ravens sign Ronnie Stanley, Jerraud Powers". NFL.com.
  19. Crabtree, Curtis (April 14, 2017). "Jerraud Powers announces retirement". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  20. Bergman, Jeremy. "Jerraud Powers announces retirement". NFL. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
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