Jalyn Powell, S, YSU

MICHIGAN STATE (2013-14): Saw playing time for the Spartans after redshirting in 2013…credited with five tackles on the season…during the regular season was a reserve in the secondary…played Star (weakside) linebacker in Cotton Bowl victory over Baylor…had a season-best three stops against the Bears…had a solo tackle at Oregon and an assisted stop against Eastern Michigan. HIGH SCHOOL: Ranked among the nation’s top safeties by ESPN.com (No. 20) and Scout.com (No. 31)…rated among the country’s top athletes by Rivals.com (No. 25)…listed among the Midwest’s top prospects by ESPN.com (No. 52)…named to PrepStar’s All-Midwest Team…ranked among Ohio’s top seniors by Rivals.com (No. 23), ESPN.com (No. 23) and 247Sports.com (No. 39)…All-Ohio Division I first-team All-Ohio selection as a senior…also named Northeast Inland All-District first-team for Division I…recorded 85 tackles and five interceptions as a senior…produced 17 tackles for loss in 2012, including seven sacks…returned 14 punts for 265 yards (18.9 avg.) and two touchdowns as a senior…returned 10 kickoffs for 223 yards (22.3 avg.) in 2012…returned a punt 47 yards for a TD vs. Euclid…returned a punt 85 yards for a TD and an interception 60 yards for another score vs. Warrensville Heights…Raiders posted a 9-2 record in 2012…saw action at quarterback and wide receiver as a junior but missed three games due to injury…had rushing 51 attempts for 216 yards (4.2 avg.) in 2011…returned the opening kickoff 87 yards for a score and added third-quarter TD runs of 24 and 85 yards vs. Warrensville Heights…was a three-year starter…coach was Steve Arnold. PERSONAL: Parents are LaShonda and Andre Coleman.

Powell is one of the toughest defenders pound for pound. He originally began his collegiate career at Michigan State under Head Coach Mark Dantonio. Uncomfortable playing linebacker for the Spartans, he asked to be released from the program which Dantonio granted the move. Powell plays with a fearless abandon sacrificing his body to make a big (clean) hit on the ball carrier. Bo Pelini was the benefactor, acquiring the Warren, Ohio native. Powell is an undersized, instinctive and aware safety. He plays smart and takes good angles to the ball. Reacts quickly and is efficient out of his breaks in zone coverage. A bit of a tone setter with the way he plays. He has gravitated to fine tuning the forgotten art of tackling. Takes pride and securing the ball carrier and could provide solid special team’s role. Excels at and around the line of scrimmage and NFL Scouts will want to see his speed and agility quickness when draft rolls around.