dependable veteran safety with proven tackler instincts
In the 2009 season, Alphonso Powell was New Mexico State’s starting strong safety in all 13 games and finished with 72 tackles, plus 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, 1 quarterback hurry, and 3 pass breakups[2]. That stat line points to a steady, assignment-sound defender who can finish plays, support the run, and still flash enough range to create a turnover[2]. At 5-foot-9 and about 184 pounds in college, he profiles as a compact, physical defensive back whose value comes from reliability, toughness, and game experience more than raw measurables[2].
