ShunDerrick Powell

ShunDerrick Bre'sean Powell (born May 16, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the North Alabama Lions and Central Arkansas Bears. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2025 and was briefly a member of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026.

Early life Powell is from Hoxie, Arkansas. He attended Hoxie High School where he played football as a running back. He set a school record with 350 rushing yards in a game and helped them compile a record of 22–4 in his last two years with two state playoff appearances and one appearance in the state seminfinals. He was named an all-state and all-conference selection and committed to play college football for the North Alabama Lions. He ran for over 200 yards in four games and his rushing yards total placed fourth nationally, while he also finished third in touchdowns and fifth in all-purpose yards (160.1 yards per game).

With the Bears in 2023, Powell ran for 1,009 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 7.3 yards per carry. He averaged 8.2 yards per carry and was named an FCS All-American.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Powell signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent.

Kansas City Chiefs On January 6, 2026, Powell signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. On April 29, Powell was waived by the Chiefs.

Edmonton Elks On May 8, 2026, Powell signed with the Edmonton Elks.

Personal life Powell has a son, ShunDerrick Jr.