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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BeastMode

Nov 3, 2023

Hoyacane1620 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.

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canesbaby

Nov 3, 2023

Odin said:
Great news,major competition at LT in 24.

It’s been reported on here a number of times that his injury is highly likely career ending. As in the kid can barely walk at this point. Bone on bone and no cartilage left. If the kid sees another snap of football I would be surprised.

AUcane

Nov 3, 2023

NGL, this is a huge commitment and I did not expect it. Been around crootin for a long time and JUCO kids that play on the LOS and are originally from MS are a very tough pull away from ole miss/msu and the sec in general.

Kudos to Mario and staff for picking up our starting LT for next year.

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Yoyo82

Nov 3, 2023

Feels good to know our OL will almost always be elite with Mario and Mirabel here.

Canesallday09

Nov 3, 2023

canesbaby said:
It’s been reported on here a number of times that his injury is highly likely career ending. As in the kid can barely walk at this point. Bone on bone and no cartilage left. If the kid sees another snap of football I would be surprised.

Really? Who’s said that? You sure they were talking about Samson?

Josh

Nov 3, 2023

LT Bell
LG McCoy
C Rodriguez
RG Cooper
RT Francis

pacusmc

Nov 3, 2023

Bell, Mauigoa, and Lee!!
We’re running left and daring you to stop it.

AUcane

Nov 3, 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

Two of those guys won’t be on the roster next year

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canesbaby

Nov 3, 2023

Canesallday09 said:
Really? Who’s said that? You sure they were talking about Samson?

Oh I thought you were talking about Zion. I’ll crawl back under my rock. Carry on.

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Yoyo82

Nov 3, 2023

Also getting a transfer like this from Mississippi is huge. They're typically SEC fan boys and transfers who have a chance to move up usually would prefer to move back closer to home. So we beat the SEC AND moving home. That's a testament to the trust Bell has in Mario/Mirabel for his development.

Canesallday09

Nov 3, 2023

canesbaby said:
Oh I thought you were talking about Zion. I’ll crawl back under my rock. Carry on.

All good bro. Figured you was talking about Zion.

Gables Cane

Nov 3, 2023

What makes some of you think Okunola can play guard?

Love the pick up. Let him and Okunola competer. Iron sharpens iron.

I recognize the risk that if Bell is starting at LT and Francis at RT after spring ball that Okunola might transfer. He’s a 5 star talent that was heavily recruited. Somebody will tamper and offer him $$$ to come be a starting tackle. If that happens so be it. Take the cash savings and go get a DT or CB.

eurocane

Nov 3, 2023

I wanna see Coach Mirabal standing next to him, LOL

PRcane787

Nov 3, 2023

The U is back to work

Nov 3, 2023

Gables Cane said:
What makes some of you think Okunola can play guard?

Love the pick up. Let him and Okunola competer. Iron sharpens iron.

I recognize the risk that if Bell is starting at LT and Francis at RT after spring ball that Okunola might transfer. He’s a 5 star talent that was heavily recruited. Somebody will tamper and offer him $$$ to come be a starting tackle. If that happens so be it. Take the cash savings and go get a DT or CB.

To me it’s trading in one year of Bell for two years of Samson. Seems stupid to me. Has to be a plan to move kids around and I assume it’s Mauigoa moving to LG. Can’t move Cooper anywhere he’s unbelievable at RG.

Hurracanes

Nov 3, 2023

Hoyacane1620 said:

Better not recruit a midget QB or he won’t see ****. No disrespect to my little people out there.

Suhrthing

Nov 3, 2023

PRcane787 said:

He's growing taller by the hour!

pyhooya

Nov 3, 2023

The U is back to work said:
To me it’s trading in one year of Bell for two years of Samson. Seems stupid to me. Has to be a plan to move kids around and I assume it’s Mauigoa moving to LG. Can’t move Cooper anywhere he’s unbelievable at RG.

I can see Mauigoa moving inside to G or staying at OT. I cant see Bell playing G.