Joe Gaiter: What does football mean to you?
Shaquille Powell: Football means everything to me. Football is what took me out of a small country town (Blakely, Ga) and turned me into the man I am today.
Joe Gaiter: Tell me about your season this year?
Shaquille Powell: This past season started off a little shaky but we shook back and finished the season strong. We tied for number one in the conference but since Alcorn had beaten us they went to the SWAC championship instead.
Joe Gaiter: How hungry are you to make the NFL?
Shaquille Powell: I’m extremely hungry to make it the NFL. Football is my passion. When I get there I’m going to remain hungry and continue to grind and work hard.
Joe Gaiter: What will you miss most about playing football at Alabama State University?
Shaquille Powell: I’m definitely going to miss strapping up my helmet and going to war with my brothers on Saturdays.
Joe Gaiter: What would you tell yourself if you could go back to your freshman year?
Shaquille Powell: If I could go back to my freshman year, I would tell myself to remain humble and make everyday count.
Joe Gaiter: Why should someone pick you over someone that plays your same position?
Shaquille Powell: They should pick me because I bring so much fire and passion to the game. I just have that effort and willingness to be great. I’m versatile and also very athletic. I will execute any play that is given, performing at my highest capability. No matter what the stats say I am the best offensive lineman in the 2018 class.
Joe Gaiter: Have you reached your athletic peak?
Shaquille Powell: No, I haven’t yet. In my opinion no matter how great of an athlete you become, there is always room for improvement and to better yourself.
Joe Gaiter: What is your motivation on the field?
Shaquille Powell: My motivation on the field is my family. I don’t want to see them struggle anymore so that keeps me fueled, not just on the field but off the field as well.
Do you have a backup if you don’t get drafted?
Shaquille Powell: If I don’t get drafted I will either go into coaching or real estate. I figured both are bright careers for me even after. I also have two degrees to fall back on so the sky is the limit.
Joe Gaiter: Who is your agent and why did you chose them?
Shaquille Powell: My agent is Deryk Gilmore and I chose my agent because he’s the best in the game. He works hard for his clients and puts you in the best position to be successful.
Joe Gaiter: Where and how often are you training?
Shaquille Powell: I’ve been training in Miami at Bommarito’s Training Facility. We train 6 days out of the week, including Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and we have Sundays off.
Joe Gaiter: Tell me about your proday?
Shaquille Powell: My proday went great. I ran a 4.98 40 with a 1.76 10 yard split. I repped out 225 for 22 times and had a 7.32 3 cone drill.
Joe Gaiter: What do you want your legacy to be?
Shaquille Powell: I want my legacy to be remarkable. I’m working to be the greatest to ever do it so my legacy lives on forever.
Joe Gaiter: Final Words/Shoutouts?
Shaquille Powell: I want to give a shoutout to all my family and friends who supported me throughout my journey, and every step of this process. I also want to give a shoutout to my all my coaches from college for believing in me and helping me get here.
Joe Gaiter: How can we find you on social media?
Shaquille Powell: You can find me on Instagram and Twitter @kingpowell71
