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.
| No. 14 – Dallas Cowboys | |||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born: | 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 | |||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2023 | |||||
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| 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
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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| 6 ft 2+1⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
212 lb (96 kg) |
32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m) |
9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) | 4.41 s | 1.51 s | 2.56 s | 4.37 s | 7.25 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) | ||
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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
- McGarry, Mike (May 1, 2022). "Bo Melton, Isiah Pacheco and Markquese Bell celebrate the start of their NFL careers". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- Wasserman, Ari (January 1, 2017). "Markquese Bell, a four-star athlete and Ohio State target, commits to Maryland". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- Wells, Adam (August 25, 2017). "Markquese Bell, Alex Woods Suspended by Maryland for Violating Code of Conduct". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- Markus, Don (November 7, 2017). "Suspended safety Markquese Bell announces he will be leaving Maryland". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- Henry, Jim (March 27, 2019). "FAMU four-star transfer Markquese Bell shines in spring camp". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- "Markquese Bell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- "2022 Draft Scout Markquese Bell, Florida AM NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- Gehlken, Michael (May 2, 2022). "Cowboys S Markquese Bell one of 20 undrafted free agents to reach terms". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- Henry, Jim (August 30, 2022). "Undrafted in April, ex-FAMU star Markquese Bell makes Dallas Cowboys". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 31, 2022.