Ronald Powell, a fifth-round pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 2014 NFL Draft, has died. He was 32.Powell stood out as a linebacker at the University of Florida before his stint in the pros. Along with the Saints, he spent time with the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks. He was released by the Seahawks in 2017 after being placed on injured reserve.
After that, he spent time with the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season. The league disbanded shortly thereafter.Powell’s death was confirmed by the NFL Players Association. A cause was not provided.
“Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell — a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many. We send comfort to all those who knew Ronald,” the union wrote.
