University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Could contribute on the offensive line after ending the spring listed as the primary backup at both tackle slots.

As A Freshman (2017): Redshirted his first season at the collegiate level.

High School Highlights: Earned two stars from 247Sports.com ... A four-year letterwinner at Georgiana High ... Named first-team all-state by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as a senior ... Helped the Panthers to a 12-1 finish after advancing to the quarterfinals of the state 1A playoffs ... GHS went 11-3 his junior season while moving on to the quarterfinals of the state playoffs ... Part of a Panther squad that qualified for postseason action en route to a 7-4 mark when he was a sophomore ... Earned four letters in basketball and three in baseball as well ... On the court helped lead the Panthers to the state semifinals his senior year after GHS made it to the championship game the previous season.

Personal: Full name is Zeke Powell ... Born Oct. 3, 1998, in Greenville, Ala. ... Son of Ezell and Candace Powell ... Cousin, Willie Cauley-Stein, is a forward for the Sacramento Kings in the National Basketball Association ... Favorite book is the “Hunger Game” series ... Favorite teams are the Cleveland Cavaliers and Carolina Panthers ... Favorite athletes are Ray Lewis and Steve Smith ... Favorite musical artist is 2Pac ... Favorite food is pizza ... Favorite subject is math ... Enjoys listening to music in his free time ... Wants to become a football coach in the future ... Was also recruited by Georgia Tech, Troy and Georgia State ... Is a physical education P-12 major.