2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Te’Rai Powell, DB, UMass

• Name: Te’Rai Powell 
• Position: Safety/Nickel 
• College: University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 195
• Twitter: @te_powell
• Instagram: @teraipowell

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2025 NFL Draft?

What makes me a top prospect in my position is for sure my versatility. I’m able to play FS/SS and nickel. I’m able to mirror what the offense represents . I can cover, tackle ,play deep safety and play in space. I have a lot of game experience starting since a true freshman playing against the top competition. I’ll also say me being able to be a field general and being a smart poised player.

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

That I’m a football junkie, first one in last one out kind of player. Never been giving anything and that I had to earn everything I worked for. I’m always willing to learn because I know there’s a lot of football to learn and get better at.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would definitely like to donate to the homeless and donate to kids In my community that goes through struggles for example like doing camps because I remember being in their shoes.

Who was your role model?

I would say my parents. Seeing how they work ,grind and sacrifice is something I take after. Just to never give up no matter the circumstances.

Who is your favorite NFL team?

The Baltimore Ravens 

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Other than myself I would say Arsheen Jiles and Jalen Stewart .

What is your biggest pet peeve?

I would say things being unorganized. 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My high school teacher Mr. Coppola.

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

Man my whole life I’ve faced adversity dealing with things I went through but I would say when my grandfather and uncle passing away 1 day apart before my game against ranked liberty was emotionally tough for me that I’ve overcame recently that sticked out to me recently. My teammates being there for me is something I’ll never forget.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

I would probably say Chipotle or Waffle House 

What is your favorite snack food?

The blue nerd clusters and sour patch kids 

What is your degree in?

I Graduated with a communications degree.

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Jesus , LeBron James , and Michael Jackson.

What is your biggest weakness?

I wouldn’t say weakness but always areas where you can always improve as a football player.