NFL Draft Diary: Powell on saving money and going fishing

Ohio State safety Tyvis Powell is one of about 10 Ohio State players who will likely be selected next week in the NFL draft, which starts April 28 in Chicago. He won’t be among the first Buckeyes selected. He is probably a Day 3 three pick, but with so many of his close friends leaving Columbus, Ohio, after last season, he passed on his final year of eligibility, too. Powell, 22, has already graduated with a degree in sports industry. When he is done playing he would like to be a coach — but he hopes that day is a long way off. Powell has been sharing with The Associated Press his thoughts and experiences with the draft process, his former Buckeyes teammates, and what it has taken him to get this far. And he’s been laughing all the way. Powell is refreshingly jovial and fun-loving. He works an ‘LOL’ into even the most routine text message, and laughs his way through most conversations. Our new iOS app is ready. …

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