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Markquese Bell
No. 14 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1999-01-06) January 6, 1999 (age 25)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

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
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:[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

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