The Hamilton Tiger-Cats re-signed quarterback Taylor Powell to a contract extension through the 2025 season on Sunday. Powell was scheduled to be a free agent after the 2024 season.
Taylor Powell is six foot two and weighs 207 pounds. The 25-year-old from Fayetteville, Arkansas, attended the Carolina Panthers rookie minicamp in 2023 before signing with the Ticats on May 17, 2023. In 2023, Powell completed 197 of 292 passes (67.5%) for 2,283 yards, 10 touchdowns, 9 interceptions, 28 carries for 196 yards, and one touchdown in 16 games for the Ticats.
Collegiately, Powell played three seasons at Missouri (2017-19) completing 35 of 76 passes (46%) for 431 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and seven carries for one yard in 15 games for the Tigers. He was named a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2018 and 2019.
Next, Powell transferred to Troy in 2021 completing 125 of 189 passes (66%) for 1,251 yards, 7 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 19 carries for -95 yards, and one touchdown in six games for the Trojans.
Then, Powell transferred to Eastern Michigan in 2022 completing 174 of 269 passes (65%) for 2,111 yards, 16 touchdowns, 8 interceptions, 44 carries for -98 yards, and two touchdowns in nine games for the Eagles.
