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EAGAN — If you go hunting for scouting reports on Brandon Powell when he was coming out of college, you won’t be able to find many. Not that it was a massive oversight — his specs didn’t ...

Wide receiver Brandon Powell of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings appear to be in the market for a starting wide receiver, but there’s a good chance that player is already on the roster.

Nailor wasn't far behind Jackson, with four targets, three receptions, and 63 yards. In contrast, Powell only played eight snaps on the night, failing to get a target or reception.

Meet Brandon Powell, the Vikings receiver who could really step up with Justin Jefferson out He’s more than capable of holding his own if asked to take on a bigger role.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Brandon Powell runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 23, 2023.

Powell, listed as the team’s fourth wide receiver, is also Minnesota’s primary option at punt returner, ahead of oft-injured wideout Jalen Nailor, the team’ WR3.

Vikings wide receiver Brandon Powell (4) returns a punt during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) ...

Brandon Powell is a 5-9, 185-pound sophomore with just 31 career touches. He has played running back his entire career but transitioned to receiver this spring and then sat out the final two weeks ...

Rams receiver Brandon Powell got to know Damar Hamlin during training camp with the Buffalo Bills in 2021. Powell did not make the roster, but Hamlin, a rookie safety, left an impression.

Now that he's a candidate to replace Golden Tate in the slot, those who know Brandon Powell best share details on his potential and growth as a player.

Powell is 5-foot-8ish, 180ish pounds with about a 4.6 40-yard dash and his career high in total yards for a season at Florida was 421. Justin Jefferson’s 2019 season at LSU outgained Powell’s ...