Markel Bell Puts His Name Into The 2026 NFL Draft

Trinton Breeze

Jan 21, 2026 2 min read

Miami Hurricanes HUGE 6-foot-9, 345-pound offensive lineman has decided to enter his name into the 2026 NFL Draft.

He announced for the NFL Draft on Instagram.

Here is what he said:

“First off, I want to thank God for His favor and His grace, for allowing me to put on display the talents and gifts He’s given me. Secondly, I wanna thank my mom, siblings, girlfriend, and Coach George for their unwavering love and support through this whole process. I also want to thank both staffs at Holmes CC and the University of Miami for believing in me and taking the time to pursue me as a player and as a person. I most definitely wouldn’t be the player and man I am today without y’all.
Lastly, I want to thank my teammates that I’ve been blessed to play beside throughout this whole journey. From the 4th quarter drills to the long, hot practices on Greentree, I am so grateful and thankful that I got to go through that with you guys by my side. I would trade anything in the world to be in that huddle one more time with you guys. With that being said, I am entering my name into the 2026 NFL Draft!!”

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grover

Jan 27, 2026

Bell is going to get drafted. It's a certainty. The question is when? Feels like a mid-low 4th rounder right now to me based on how he held up in the CFP. He did really well vs. A&M and Taint, was passable but not inspiring against a much smaller opponent vs Indiana. If his combine results show more speed and agility, that could pop him up higher. But if I were him I would have applied for that waiver. JMHO.

Highline17

Jan 27, 2026

grover said:
Bell is going to get drafted. It's a certainty. The question is when? Feels like a mid-low 4th rounder right now to me based on how he held up in the CFP. He did really well vs. A&M and Taint, was passable but not inspiring against a much smaller opponent vs Indiana. If his combine results show more speed and agility, that could pop him up higher. But if I were him I would have applied for that waiver. JMHO.

I thought it was more of the fact it was looking like he wasn’t gonna get the waiver, so he declared.

grover

Jan 27, 2026

Highline17 said:
I thought it was more of the fact it was looking like he wasn’t gonna get the waiver, so he declared.

Don't know.

TheOriginalCane

Jan 28, 2026

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Jassid82

Jan 28, 2026

Yeah I think he has to realize he’s not “sparring” out there. This is full on go mode for these guys and they know they can get noticed by making him look bad. Hes got a target on his back. Horrible rep but he will recover.

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