Big County Preps 2010 Offensive Player of the Year Connor Powers will walk-on at Florida Atlantic University according to Newsome head coach Ken Hiscock.  The senior running back led Hillsborough County during the 2010 regular season in rushing yards (1851) and TDs (28).  Powers ended his career with 756 carries, 4,435 rushing yards and 57 TDs.

Powers used his 5′ 10″ 221-pound frame to consistently overpower every defense he faced, including averaging 6.0 yards per carry or better versus three teams that made it to their respective state title games: Armwood, Jefferson, and Plant.