Kansas Signee Corrigan Powell

Corrigan Powell, Scout.com three-star prospect from Garland-Lakeview Centennial, Texas, is officially a Jayhawk.

Corrigan Powell, 5-10, 175-pound cornerback.
Stats: 74 tackles, 15 passes broken up, five tackles for loss, four interceptions, and returned a punt and fumble for touchdowns. Jersey No.12
Accolades: All-District at defensive back.

Strengths: “I have quick feet and good hips, and can change direction with receivers. I have good ball skills.”

Needs work: “I can get better on play recognition, especially on running plays.”

Additional facts: Four-year letterman in football and track, 3.8 GPA, 22 ACT. Powell plans to major in Business.

Powell was born 2/6/89 and son of Shelly Powell and Walter Haynes.

Recruiting coach: “Coach Je’Ney Jackson recruited me for Kansas. We have a good relationship. It started out as more of a friendship, and then we got to know each other well. He told me about his college days and how he thought I could be like him.”

Expect to redshirt?: “I don’t want to redshirt, and I’m planning on playing as a true freshman. I’ve been working hard since the season ended to give me a chance to play early.”

Why KU?: “Kansas was the only school that really wanted me and believed I could be an awesome player. If they want me then I want them. Kansas is my new home. I’m going in with something to prove and show the other schools that they missed out on me.”