HS FOOT: Newbury Park's Powell a chip off old 'block'

It's no surprise Newbury Park football standout Jackson Powell has blossomed into the area's No. 1 defensive lineman when you consider his father, Marvin Powell, is a former three-time All-American offensive lineman at USC and five-time Pro Bowler with the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 6-foot-5, 220-pound returning senior, the younger Powell has been offered scholarships by Arizona, California, San Diego State, Utah and Washington.

As for USC, Powell is not expected to commit until after the season, which should give the Trojans plenty of time to make a bid.

gerry.gittelson@dailynews.com