2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Edge, Virginia Tech

Antwaun Powell-Ryland is a fast physical player with size and movement to play the position. A player with starter potential. Check out this scouting report from Hula Bowl Scout Lawrence Sanft.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Antwaun Powell-Ryland #52
School (Code)	Virginia Tech (VAPI)
DOB, Class Yr	rSr. 2025
Height, Weight	6020, 252 lbs
40 Yd Dash	4.70
Position/Depth	EDGE, Starter
Honors/Captainship	2023 All ACC 2nd team and 2023 Phil Steele HM All American
Season Viewed (yr)	2023
Games Watched	9/2 vs. VAOD, 11/25 vs. VAUN, 12/27 vs. LATU
Scout Name / Date	Lawrence Sanft, 9/12/24

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2023	40 TOT, 23 Solo, 14.5 TFL and 9.5 sacks
2022	29 TOT, 11 solo, 3 sacks (FLUN)
2021	5 TOT, 3 Solo, 1.5 sacks (FLUN)

Player Summary:

Powell-Ryland is a redshirt senior who has played for VAPI since 2023 after having played for FLUN from 2020-2022. Plays the EDGE position in VAPI’s four man defensive front with the versatility to play both EDGE on either side. Has good height, average weight and good speed to play the position. Displays good athletic ability such as quick feet, play quickness, COD, play speed, acceleration, movement, agility, balance and flexibility. Good FBI to recognize offensive formations. Good flexibility to bend at the LOS. Good hand speed to grab defenders, set up and enable him to shed or release from blocks. Good strength at the POA to control drive blocks. Good recognition to diagnose play after controlling blocks. Good quick precise movement off the ball. Good pass rush with good ability to get upfield, good UOH to make quick contact with defenders and good shed and accelerate to the QB. Good tackle ability to stop ball carriers at the LOS. Solid initial quickness to read and react at the LOS. Average pursuit movement to the ball from snap to whistle. Adequate strength at the POA to control double team blocks. Adequate ability to make open field tackles. Overall, Powell-Ryland is a player that can help win games. Although he’s not a game wrecking type player, his ability as an EDGE player can help contribute to a defense.