2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Antwuan Powell-Ryland, DE, Virginia Tech
Antwuan Powell-Ryland is one of the better players on the Virginia Tech defense and he will be looking to have another great year after completing an all conference year in 2023.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Antwuan Powell-Ryland, #52 |
| School | Virginia Tech |
| 2024 Class Yr | RS-SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’3”, 246 |
| Position/Depth | DE/1st |
| 2023 Honors | 2nd-Team All-ACC |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | Syracuse, Pitt, Virginia, FSU |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 23 Solo, 17 AST, 40 TOT, 14.5 TFL, 9.5 Sack, 3 FF, 2 FR |
| 2022 | @ Florida: GP 13, 11 Solo, 18 AST, 29 TOT, 3 Sacks, 3 FF, 1 PD |
| 2021 | @ Florida: GP 12, 3 Solo, 2 AST, 5 TOT, 1.5 Sacks |
| 2020 | @ Florida: GP 2 |
Player Summary:
Antwuan Powell-Ryland was a 4 star recruit from Portsmouth, VA and went to Indian River HS. He signed to Florida in 2020 before transferring to Virginia Tech in 2023.
In 2021 Ryland played in 12 games and recorded 5 total tackles and 1.5 Sacks. In 2022, Ryland played in 13 games and had 29 tackles, 3 Sacks, 1 PD, and 3 FF. Last season in 2023, Ryland Played in 13 games and had 40 tackles, 14.5 TFLs, 9.5 sacks, 3 FF, and 2 FR.
Player Strengths:
- Has good flexibility, balance, and bend around the edge
- Has good speed to beat OL to the spot in rush
- Reacts to the ball well and has the speed to trackdown runners
Player Weaknesses:
- Does not have many counter moves in his arsenal
- Does not have great length and it allows some OL to get into his body
