Damond Powell brought burst, big-play juice, and gadget value to Iowa
In the 2013 and 2014 seasons, Damond Powell was a high-upside, speed-based Hawkeye who turned limited touches into chunk plays, including 31 catches for 608 yards and 5 total touchdowns across 26 games at Iowa. His defining trait was explosiveness: he averaged 18.8 yards per touch over his Iowa career and had proven deep-threat ability before arriving, which made him more than a standard possession receiver. He also battled a serious off-field setback after being shot in 2015, then worked his way back into football, a marker of toughness and resilience that fits his profile as a fearless, high-energy playmaker.
