Miami Hurricanes Land Top JUCO Offensive Tackle Markel Bell

Nov 3, 2023

Markel Bell, the highly-touted four-star offensive tackle from Holmes Community College, has announced his commitment to the Hurricanes. Bell's decision came on the heels of his official visit to Coral Gables last weekend, which seemingly sealed the deal for the gifted lineman.

At 6-8.5 and a commanding 340 pounds, Bell dominates the line of scrimmage with a rare combination of size and agility. His physical attributes and on-field prowess have earned him the distinction of being the number one ranked junior college offensive tackle in the nation, as well as the number five overall junior college player—a testament to his skill set and potential at the next level.

Miami's triumph in securing Bell's commitment is all the more significant given the fierce competition they faced. Bell, a native of Cleveland, Mississippi, was heavily recruited by notable programs, most notably Mississippi State and Ole Miss.

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Canes Legacy

Nov 4, 2023

There is recent precedent for a guy that big to be successful.

armandose23

Nov 4, 2023

BeastMode said:
The days of playing 6’1 guys out at tackle are over. He days of playing stumpy armed short guards is over. Body types! Mario knows what it looks like.

I'm glad Mario hates the phrase "undersized but athletic" as much as I do.

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Rickd

Nov 4, 2023

Suhrthing said:
This kid playing inside or out?

both simultaneously.

Dwinstitles

Nov 4, 2023

Jassid82 said:
Exactly. You guys are nuts to think we should go into next year solely depending on Samson to be ready to go especially coming off an injury just because he was a 5*.. that’s the kind of nonsense past regimes would do and we would get burned every time. Samson will have his time. But rushing him isn’t the answer either. If Bell is as good as advertised, he’s one and done anyway.

Bell was definitely going to a place he can play right away that’s part of the deal imo.

RozayCane

Nov 4, 2023

Dude don’t look sloppy either.. looks to be in good shape.. unfair for a human to be this big and athletic on a FB field.

407cane

Nov 4, 2023

Come on down Jordan Lyle

Ya gotta want to play behind this line

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GOCANES05

Nov 4, 2023

Back in the day when we got off the bus as junior varsity at SW high Miami Fla we were like varsity seniors size . Chick , Jamie Boone and I plus our D click one day playing SD high on the road we got off the bus walked by some people saying.

They can’t be JV good Lord .

This is what were looking for right here boys DUDES BEASTS.

GOCANES

Angry Ibis

Nov 4, 2023

Big dude. Big get.

uprising

Nov 4, 2023

PRcane787 said:
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Trenches baby

YYYYYOOOOO I’m stealin that Marion pic

Canesfan1899

Nov 4, 2023

love the get. All tackle or can he play guard as well?

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GOCANES05

Nov 4, 2023

Canesfan1899 said:
love the get. All tackle or can he play guard as well?

You make a great experienced post , our OL to be versatile so very important.
This versitilaty will play dividends at Miami and NFL.
Rotation of these beasts in spring so very important.

GOCANES

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ristwasdown

Nov 4, 2023

GOCANES05 said:
Back in the day when we got off the bus as junior varsity at SW high Miami Fla we were like varsity seniors size . Chick , Jamie Boone and I plus our D click one day playing SD high on the road we got off the bus walked by some people saying.

They can’t be JV good Lord .

This is what were looking for right here boys DUDES BEASTS.

GOCANES

You're a good guy but this post took me 20 minutes to understand and i have two masters degrees.

Nothing like comparing high school jv days to modern day college football

NicKane

Nov 4, 2023

The U is back to work said:
Awesome news! I guess now the question has to be asked - how do you get Samson on the field as well? Can he play guard? Do you move Mauigoa to LG so Samson can kick right?

Listen, the reality is Sampson has a long way to go as far as development physically. I know some people don’t wanna believe that but that’s the reality. He’s got all the tools to get there but it’s gonna take him a couple years and that was before he got injured.

NicKane

Nov 4, 2023

407cane said:
Francis, Samson, bell all on the line next year is going to ensure there’s minimal drop off when Lee, rivers, and cohen most likely leave

You need to replace Sampson with McCoy. Because odds are no ones beating out McCoy next year. Especially not Sampson.

NicKane

Nov 4, 2023

The U is back to work said:
Yeah I don’t know to me Mauigoa makes sense as a guard and could be dominating so that could open up

LT Bell
LG Mauigoa
C Lee or someone
RG Anez
RT Samson

Leaves McCoy and Kinsler as the next 2 which is obviously amazing if they stay after not potentially starting again (McCoy more than Kinsler)

Samsung is not beating out McCoy for that tackle spot next year. I know some of you get hung up on the rankings, but right now, Sampson isn’t near the tackle that McCoy is. McCoy will be one of our tackles next year unless he loses out to the Bell guy which I doubt.

NicKane

Nov 4, 2023

Maskoff407 said:
Miami has to be a QB dream!!! Potential 2024

LT - S. Okunola 6’6 330
LG - Jalen Rivers 6’5 325
C - Zion Nelson 6’5 320
RG - Francis Mauigoa 6’6 340
RT - Markel Bell 6’8 340

Zion Nelson will never play another down here. You need to replace him on your list with McCoy.

Gi0logy

Nov 4, 2023

Someone that knows the position better than I, any concerns about his ability to handle speed rushers?

Looking at the tape he’s obviously going against really weak competition but some of the speed rushers seem to get pretty close to getting passed him. I imagine P5 rushers that are even faster and more athletic will have more success.