Temple safety Zyil Powell is a reliable special-teams spark with growing defensive value
Powell’s calling card is versatility: Temple lists him as a safety/viper candidate for 2026, and in 2025 he appeared in every game while playing key roles on punt, kickoff, punt return, and kickoff return units, plus making his first career start at Army.[7] His 2025 production was modest—9 tackles with no interceptions or pass breakups—but his athletic profile in EA SPORTS College Football 26 shows strong speed, acceleration, agility, and toughness, which fits a high-motor defensive back who can cover ground and finish plays.[1][3] He looks like a good fit for teams that value dependable special teams, effort, and position flexibility over pure ball production.[7][3]
