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Markquese Bell (born January 6, 1999) is an American football safety[1] for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida A&M Rattlers.

Early years

Bell grew up in Bridgeton, New Jersey and attended Bridgeton High School.[2] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Maryland over offers from Ohio State, Rutgers, and Virginia.[3]

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.[4] Bell ultimately expelled from the school before ever playing in a game for the Terrapins.[5] 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.[6]

College statistics

Legend
Bold Career high
Season Team GP Solo Ast Tot Int Avg Yds TD PD FF FR
2019 Florida A&M 11 39 24 63 4 9.7 39 0 - 0 0
2020 Florida A&M Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 Florida A&M 12 71 24 95 1 0.0 0 0 - 0 0
Total 23 110 48 158 5 4.8 39 0 - 0 0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
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
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)
Sources:[7][8]

Bell signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2022.[9] He made the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster out of training camp.[10]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD Int Yds TD PD
2022 DAL 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 DAL 17 12 94 61 33 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Career 22 12 95 62 33 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds TD Int Yds TD PD
2022 DAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 DAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ "Markquese Bell".
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Wasserman, Ari (January 1, 2017). "Markquese Bell, a four-star athlete and Ohio State target, commits to Maryland". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  4. ^ Wells, Adam (August 25, 2017). "Markquese Bell, Alex Woods Suspended by Maryland for Violating Code of Conduct". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  5. ^ Markus, Don (November 7, 2017). "Suspended safety Markquese Bell announces he will be leaving Maryland". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  6. ^ Henry, Jim (March 27, 2019). "FAMU four-star transfer Markquese Bell shines in spring camp". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  7. ^ "Markquese Bell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Markquese Bell, Florida AM NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Henry, Jim (August 30, 2022). "Undrafted in April, ex-FAMU star Markquese Bell makes Dallas Cowboys". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 31, 2022.

External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markquese_Bell