Chris Bell selected by Miami Dolphins as No. 94 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

11 articles · Updated · WDRB · Apr 25

Miami chose Bell, a Louisville wide receiver recovering from a November ACL tear, in the third round, following their earlier pick of Texas Tech's Caleb Douglas.
Bell, unable to participate in pre-draft workouts, impressed teams with interviews and his college record of 151 catches, 2,166 yards, and 12 touchdowns over four seasons.
Once a three-star recruit from Mississippi, Bell overcame eligibility setbacks and injury to earn All-ACC honors in 2025, with Miami betting on his recovery and pre-injury potential.

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