Temple Safety Avery Powell: High-Volume Transfer with Proven Ball-Hawking Instincts
Avery Powell, a 5'10", 175-lb junior safety for the Temple Owls, differentiates himself as a high-intensity transfer who started 19 games at Missouri State, tallying 88 tackles and 10 pass breakups before joining Temple via the portal[3]. In his 2025 Temple debut through mid-September, he averaged 5.33 total tackles per game with 16 solo/assisted stops and forced a fumble recovery[2]. His key differentiator is his 'start-every-game' durability and aggressive tackling style, evidenced by his 16 total tackles in just 3 games early in the season[2]. While his size (5-10) is a slight limitation for pure coverage depth, his intensity and experience make him a reliable fit for teams needing a physical, game-ready safety who brings immediate defensive volume without an injury history[3]. He is rated 74 overall in EA Sports College Football 26, reflecting solid but developing college-level readiness[4].
