Offensive Tackle
No. 79
USC
"From what everyone says, or intimates, Marvin Powell may be the next great offensive tackle. 'He was the best athlete in the whole draft,' said Oakland's Al Davis after the Jets took him fourth in the 1977 college talent pool.
Powell had his rookie season ruined by injury, but the best is yet to come. 'We can build around him,' says Jets coach Walt Michaels. 'He gives us a double dimension as a great blocker for both passing and rushing.' Most pro experts believe Powell will be another Art Shell.
Born at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, his father was a career military officer. Powell was switched from tight end to tackle at USC. His idol is Muhammed Ali."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1978 Edition)
"Considered to be one of the best all-around athletes in the 1977 NFL draft, Marvin is an overpowering blocker with quickness, intelligence and durability. Inserted into the Jets' starting offensive line last season, he provided the club with a double dimension as a great blocker for both the pass and run.
Marvin was one of four sophomores to start for the 1974 USC National Championship team. He played in three Rose Bowl games during his phenomenal career at USC.
Marvin's nickname is 'Boomer.' "
-1978 Topps No. 141
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