![]() He was First Team All-SWAC and that led to a bevy of other rewards. Bell was the focus of much of the series as it explored the ups and downs of being an NFL prospect at an HBCU.īell’s season was littered with accolades. ![]() NBA great Chris Paul executive produced a series called “Why Not Us?,” which had virtually unrestricted access to the Rattlers. He would also collect two sacks, 6.5 tackles-for-loss and five forced fumbles.ĭuring the season, Bell was the centerpoint of an ESPN weekly special. ![]() Bell would record a team-leading 95 tackles, virtually ending every play near the ball. In 2021, Bell led the Rattlers to another 9-2 regular season and a bid to the NCAA FCS Playoffs for the first time in over two decades for FAMU. Recharged Post PandemicĪfter FAMU took the 2020 season off during the pandemic, Bell was eager to get back on the field and pre-season honors built as he was declared a bonafide NFL prospect by virtually every reputable medium. His presence solidified the Rattler defense that would lead the sometimes stagnant offense to a 9-2 overall record. Simmons would end up holding Bell out of some full contact scrimmages to protect his offensive players from Bell’s hits.īell earned first team All-MEAC with 61 tackles, four tackles-for-loss, five interceptions, nine pass-break-ups and two forced fumbles. FAMU head coach Willie Simmons said that Bell had one speed…game speed. In 2019, Bell transferred to FAMU and excelled within the stingy Rattler defense.
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