Markquese Bell

Markquese Bell (born January 6, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida A&M.

Markquese Bell
No. 14 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-01-06) January 6, 1999
Bridgeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Bridgeton (NJ)
College:Florida A&M
Undrafted:2022
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SWAC (2021)
  • First-team All-MEAC (2019)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2023
Total tackles:13
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

Bell grew up in Bridgeton, New Jersey and attended Bridgeton High School.[1] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Maryland over offers from Ohio State, Rutgers, and Virginia.[2]

College career

Bell began his college career at Maryland and joined the team as an early enrollee. He was suspended entering his freshman season due to a violation of the team's code of conduct.[3] Bell ultimately expelled from the school before ever playing in a game for the Terrapins.[4] He then transferred to Coffeyville Community College for the 2018 season and made 52 tackles with two interceptions. After the season, Bell transferred to Florida A&M for his remaining collegiate eligibility.[5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 2+18 in
(1.88 m)
212 lb
(96 kg)
32+38 in
(0.82 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.41 s1.51 s2.56 s4.37 s7.25 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)
10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
Sources:[6][7]

Bell signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2022.[8] He made the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster out of training camp.[9]

References

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