Grade
?6.76 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'2" Height
- 32 1/4" Arm Length
- 211LBS. Weight
- 9 1/8" Hands
Overview
Bell has very good size and is surprisingly athletic and agile for a big receiver. He started out at Penn State but only lasted two years. He will have to overcome a lot of character questions before a team would be willing to spend a draft choice on him. He is a fluid route-runner who can set defenders up and does a good job of gaining separation with his cutting skills. He builds to speed more than being explosive off the line. He left college early, which raises concern as to how team-oriented he will be at the next level. If teams were looking at just his physical tools and makeup, he would be a mid-to-late-round draft pick, but the off-field concerns could end up being too much of a factor.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Lacks an explosive first step and does not have the top-end speed to stretch the field at the next level. Tends to round off his routes and struggles to find holes in zone coverage. Serious character concerns after he was suspended due to academics while at Penn State and later dismissed from the university after an altercation with a teammate.
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
