SIGNED: Cecil Powell
SIGNEE: Cecil Powell
IPS RANK: 87
SCHOOL: Piper HS
HOMETOWN: Sunrise, FL
POSITION: Safety
VITALS: 6'1/195
Early Enrollee? No
Where Does He Rank?
| MEDIA OUTLET | RANKING |
| Composite | 85.3 |
| Inside Pack Sports | 87 |
| Rivals | 5.4 (2-Star) |
| 247 | 86 |
| ESPN | 79 |
Statistics: 45 tackles and eight interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Totaled eight receptions for 198 yards and two scores.
Primary Recruiter: Aaron Henry, Tony Gibson
Who Did He Pick NC State Over? Indiana, Baylor, and Oregon
IPS Take On Cecil Powell: When you want speed you go to Florida and that’s exactly what NC State did with Powell.
He has a great frame and shows the type of physicality you need out of a safety.
Powell has good top end speed, but where you really see his athleticism is on special teams.
He’s quick and possesses great instincts... all the physical tools are there for a high-caliber FBS level safety.
Powell is a player who emerged late in the process and could end up being a real steal for NC State.