Markel Bell
21-Year-Old
Scooped by Philadelphia
The Eagles selected Bell in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 68th overall.
ANALYSIS
Bell emerged as Miami's starter at left tackle in 2024 and was the full-time starter in 2025, when he was tasked with protecting Carson Beck. Bell was named to the All-ACC Third-Team in his senior year, when he did not allow a sack and logged the fifth-most offensive snaps in the FBS. He has a 6-foot-9, 346-pound frame that makes him a top-heavy blocker, but that towering presence could make it difficult for Bell to keep up with speedy pass rushers. Still, those skills should build with time and reps, and Bell will have the opportunity to learn behind veteran offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson (foot).
Bell emerged as Miami's starter at left tackle in 2024 and was the full-time starter in 2025, when he was tasked with protecting Carson Beck. Bell was named to the All-ACC Third-Team in his senior year, when he did not allow a sack and logged the fifth-most offensive snaps in the FBS. He has a 6-foot-9, 346-pound frame that makes him a top-heavy blocker, but that towering presence could make it difficult for Bell to keep up with speedy pass rushers. Still, those skills should build with time and reps, and Bell will have the opportunity to learn behind veteran offensive tackles Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson (foot).
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Measurables Review
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How do Markel Bell's measurables compare to other tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 9"Weight
346 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.36 secBroad Jump
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0 repsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
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Makes Brugler's top 100 prospects
Bell is the 97th-ranked prospect in the comprehensive 2026 NFL Draft guide put together by Dane Brugler of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Brugler believes Bell will be a starter at the NFL level, though maybe not right away. Bell didn't allow a sack as Miami's starting left tackle in his senior year and has a massive frame at 6-foot-9 and 346 pounds.
Brugler believes Bell will be a starter at the NFL level, though maybe not right away. Bell didn't allow a sack as Miami's starting left tackle in his senior year and has a massive frame at 6-foot-9 and 346 pounds.