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It wasn’t a typical announcement you see these days, where an outgoing player enthusiastically posts on social media their new school of choice.
But it’s precisely what you’d expect from Jaylen Kelly-Powell.
The former Detroit (MI) Cass Tech four-star defensive back never quite gained traction at Michigan, seemingly because he never managed to be able to remain at one position. That was out of positional necessity, as he moved from safety to nickelback, back to safety, then to cornerback. He also struggled with injury issues, thus keeping him from the field despite seeing early playing time as a true freshman.
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As many have taken to Instagram, posting a picture of themselves with the caption ‘I AM A BLACK MAN,’ highlighting injustice in the wake of the killing of George Floyd some ten days ago, Kelly-Powell partook in the gesture of solidarity, but also included a look of him in a new uniform — the Akron Zips.
In this, he also updated his profile indicating he has indeed joined the program.
In his Michigan career, Kelly-Powell has just seven recorded tackles. He will be eligible immediately at the MAC program as a grad transfer and will have two years at his disposal.
