Carlton Powell teleconference
Carlton Powell
Carlton Powell

Posted Apr 27, 2008


Read a transcript of DT Carlton Powell's teleconference with the media about his fifth round selection by the Denver Broncos.

VIRGINIA TECH DT CARLTON POWELL CONFERENCE CALL (Rd. 5 - 148th overall)

On how he feels to be drafted by the Broncos
"I am ecstatic to come up there to Denver. I feel as though I am going to be a great fit for the defense."

On what talents he brings to the team
"I definitely bring the ability to stop the run and collapse the pocket. I can put pressure on the quarterback and do whatever needs to be done, I can do it."

On being drafted later than expected
"I don't have any explanation for that. Teams just drafted guys that they already counted for that fit their team. I definitely wanted to go higher, but I feel as though I will be a great fit in Denver."

On joining teammate Eddie Royal as a Broncos draft choice

"It is definitely going to be a plus to have somebody there, to have somebody on the team that I already get along with to be coming in with me. I think it is a blessing."

On how big of a role faith has played in his career
"Faith is my whole life. It is definitely going to play a big part of my career because I know that I wouldn't get to do anything in this world if it wasn't for my lord and savior. I just want to give it up to my family and everybody who prayed with me and had faith with me."



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