Powell spent his college career playing in Florida before being drafted by the Saints in 2014. Powell played for the Saints during his rookie season, but was released ahead of the 2015 season.
Powell then signed with the Bears during the 2016 season, but only stayed on the practice squad until signing with the Seahawks a few months later.
No cause for his death was revealed, but it has been confirmed that Powell passed away at the age of 32.