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Offensive Tackle

Markel Bell

Grade72 /100
Pos Rank11
OVR Rank91
School
MIA

Experience

Played28
Started21
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Position-Specific Grades

COMBINE RESULTS

Height
6' 9 1/4"
Weight
346lbs
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ARM
36 3/8"
HAND
9"
40-Yard Dash
5.36sec
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10-Yard Split
1.84sec

The Takeaway

The Player

Bell began his career at Holmes Community College before transferring to Miami in 2024. He is a massive ascending left tackle with volatile tape but an intriguing blend of traits.

At his best in the run game, he’s dominant. He drives and pancakes defenders in one-on-one situations, delivering jarring punches that put opponents on the ground. On combination blocks, he collapses the left side of the line and overpowers defensive tackles. When working to the second level, he engulfs linebackers with ease.

However, the inconsistency is concerning. He fits better in man- or gap-heavy schemes than in zone systems, as his high pad level and upright play style limit his effectiveness. Too often, he stalls when defenders get into his frame, plays on his toes, or ends up on the ground. Moving targets give him trouble, and his lack of balance shows up.

In pass protection, his rare arm length is a major asset. He uses it to steer speed rushers wide of the pocket and shows surprisingly good foot movement for his size. When he lands his hands, he can stay square and anchor with his strength.

Despite his size, power can still be an issue. Speed-to-power rushers in particular give him trouble, as he struggles to anchor when defenders get inside his frame. His high set compounds the issue. The viral Senior Bowl rep when Michigan edge Derrick Moore beat him cleanly highlights this vulnerability. While his feet are adequate, he has difficulty recovering against counters, especially double and weave moves, and tends to lose late in reps.

Although he has the strength to finish, he lacks the consistent nastiness of a true mauler. 

The Draft

A high-ceiling, low-floor prospect, Bell won’t fit every scheme, but his physical tools and flashes of dominance should still land him in the top 100, likely on day two. 

The Projection

Orlando Brown Jr. entered the league with cleaner tape and more FBS experience, but Bell has longer arms and better testing numbers. Both players rely on size, power, and length to compensate for their athletic limitations. Brown developed into a four-time Pro Bowler, offering a glimpse of Bell’s upside if things come together.