University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Enters his only season of eligibility with the Jaguars listed as the backup center on the depth chart.

As A Junior (2009): Had to sit out the year due to NCAA transfer rules.

College Highlights (2006-08): Helped Drake go 6-5 in his only season with the program, which included a 4-4 record in Pioneer Football League action ... Saw action in three contests, all of the bench ... Transferred to the school from Valparaiso.

High School Highlights: Lettered three years at Whitney Young High ... Started for two seasons, earning all-conference and all-city accolades ... Helped the Dolphins win a league title as a junior, while his senior season WYHS qualified for the state 7A playoffs.

Personal: Full name is Rob F. Powell-Deppe ... Born June 18, 1988, in Chicago, Ill. ... Son of Frederick Deppe and Sharon Powell ... Oldest of five children ... Favorite movie is “Friday” ... Favorite teams are the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox ... Favorite food is steak ... Favorite subject is education ... Would like to coach and teach at the high school level ... An interdisciplinary studies major.