University at Albany Great Danes

Before UAlbany

• California University of PA
  • Competed for two seasons (2024–2025) with the Vulcans program
  • Appeared in 12 games with 11 starts as a sophomore in 2025, recording 38 total tackles (24 solo) and a forced fumble
  • Saw action in two games during his freshman campaign in 2024, collecting one solo tackle
• High School
  • Graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School in 2024, competing in the Philadelphia Catholic League Class 4A under head coach Mike Ewing
  • Multi-position standout playing cornerback and running back across three varsity seasons
  • Earned First Team All-League honors at both defensive back and running back
  • Selected as First Team All-County Defensive Back, team Most Valuable Player, and Third Team All-State Running Back

Personal

• From Chester, Pa.
• Son of Raymon Powell and Keana Nelson
• Has three siblings: Josiah, Ayden, and Royal
• Goes by the nickname "Ke"
• First member of his family to attend a college or university