A consensus All-American at Oklahoma who parlayed a strong three-year run in Baltimore into a big-money free agent deal as Denver's left guard.
Ben Powers has established himself as one of the more dependable interior linemen in the league, earning a four-year, $52 million contract from Denver after developing into a full-time starter in Baltimore. A significant injury interrupted his 2025 season, but he battled back onto the field before year's end.
Path to the league
Powers was a consensus All-American and first-team All-Big 12 selection at Oklahoma. Baltimore drafted him in the fourth round (123rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, and he developed from a rookie backup into a full-time starter over his first three seasons.
Career highlights
After establishing himself with the Ravens, Powers signed a four-year, $52 million deal with Denver as an unrestricted free agent in March 2023. He started all 17 games for the Broncos in both 2023 and 2024, anchoring the left guard spot.
2025 season recap
Powers suffered a torn left biceps in Week 5 against Philadelphia and was placed on injured reserve, requiring surgery that was expected to sideline him until December. He returned to practice ahead of Week 15 and was activated off injured reserve later in the season, working back into Denver's lineup for the stretch run.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Ben Powers (American football)
- Pro Football Reference: Ben Powers
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oklahoma
- Hometown
- Wichita, KS, USA
- Age
- 29
- Status
- active
