Carlton Eugene Powell, Jr. (born August 14, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech. Powell was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, and New York Giants. Professional career Pre-draft First stint with Broncos Powell was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was placed on the PUP list on July 25, 2008 with a ruptured Achilles tendon. He was waived on September 4, 2009. Cleveland Browns Powell was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad on October 6, 2009 and released on October 20. Second stint with Broncos Powell was re-signed by the Denver Broncos on November 3, 2009 and placed on the practice squad. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Powell was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 18, 2010. He was released on September 4. New York Jets Powell was signed to a reserve/future contract by the New York Jets on January 5, 2011. He was waived on August 11. Atlanta Falcons On August 14, 2011, Powell signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He was released on December 2, 2011. He was signed to the practice squad on December 6, 2011. New York Giants Powell was signed by the New York Giants on August 14, 2012. References External links Virginia Tech Hokies bio 1985 births Living people American football defensive tackles Virginia Tech Hokies football players Denver Broncos players Cleveland Browns players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players New York Giants players New York Jets players Players of American football from Norfolk, Virginia Atlanta Falcons players