Offensive Tackle
No. 79
USC
"Atten-hut!
Son of a career military officer, Powell will soon snap defensive ends to attention once he masters the intracacies and subtleties of playing offensive tackle. Oakland's Al Davis said Powell was the best athlete in the 1977 draft.
Probably the most sophisticated, too. He loves to read poetry and listen to classical music. He's a conservative, disciplined person.
His father fought in the Normandy invasion at 15 and in Korea and Vietnam. Marvin's combat is happily confined to a different kind of trench. He was born August 30, 1955, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Powell was a three-time all-conference and an All-American at USC. Like Chris Ward a year later, he was the fourth player taken in the NFL draft."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1979 Edition)
"Marvin has overpowered people during his two campaigns with the Jets. He's improving on his pass blocking and has all the tools necessary to be an All-Pro.
Considered by many to be the best player in the 1977 college draft, Marvin played in three Rose Bowls and a Liberty Bowl during his career at USC. He was a first-team All-America as a senior.
Marvin enjoys reading poetry."
-1979 Topps No. 63
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