K'Wan Powell brings bruising size, proven burst, and a bounce-back story to USF’s backfield
In the 2023 season, K'Wan Powell rushed for 215 yards and a touchdown on 61 carries for South Florida, adding 6 catches for 36 yards, which shows a compact, physical runner with enough receiving utility to stay on the field[1]. At 5'9", 210 pounds, he offers low-center balance and short-yardage toughness, and his high school résumé hints at real playmaking juice (3,740 rushing yards and 53 rushing TDs at Vernon HS)[2]. The catch: he missed all of 2021 and did not play in 2024 due to injury, so the upside comes with health volatility[2][4]. If a team wants a hard-nosed, versatile depth back with starter-level flashes, he’s worth a serious look[1][2][4].
