Powell's first trip to Gainesville this summer went well and the Moreno Valley (Calif.) Rancho Verde star said he will return later this month for Friday Night Lights. Southern Cal is also high on his list and he mentioned Tennessee, California and UCLA as other schools still being considered.
I haven't been to Tennessee, I've only talked to their coaches," Powell said. "Tennessee is an up and coming program, just like UCLA is.
"Being a part of an up and coming program and being part of it from the ground, can be a great thing," Powell said. "That's why they (Tennessee and UCLA) are being considered."
Honestly I'm not sure how he's even mentioning us. Really though, this is the type of kid who is going to will his team to a national title sometime in his time there. He's that sort of dominant on the defensive line. Hell, he could even play both ways in college. Has there ever been a linemen thats done that recently?
Ronald Powell, a 6-foot-4, 230-pound strongside defensive end from Moreno Valley (Calif.) Rancho Verde, climbed nine spots to move to No. 3.
The rising high school senior lined up and caught some passes during receiving drills and switched to the other side of the ball as well, displaying his freakish athleticism by lining up at linebacker.
"They're talking about playing me on both sides of the ball – defensive end and tight end," Powell said.
"I love it here," he said. "What's not to like? They're national champs."