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!!”

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

Is that right? He didn't allow any sacks? I swear I remember 1 or 2.

 

Amazed people thought he wouldn't get drafted

 

Amazed people thought he wouldn't get drafted

I didn't watch much of the Super Bowl, as I hate the NFL now, but the few snaps I saw of the Patriots I couldn't help but think, "Markell Bell is better than their LT."

Now if I'm a playoff contender in need of a LT, why the HECK do I let him slip past the first round? He's got size you can't teach. He is good. It's not like he was getting lit up, by anyone. This 4th round nonsense from some people is crazy. Am I crazy, or do I remember when the LT was the second most important position on the O side of the ball?

I've seen bigger projects go much higher in the draft than what Bell is projected to go. And I don't mean physically, I mean as a project.

 

I didn't watch much of the Super Bowl, as I hate the NFL now, but the few snaps I saw of the Patriots I couldn't help but think, "Markell Bell is better than their LT."

Now if I'm a playoff contender in need of a LT, why the HECK do I let him slip past the first round? He's got size you can't teach. He is good. It's not like he was getting lit up, by anyone. This 4th round nonsense from some people is crazy. Am I crazy, or do I remember when the LT was the second most important position on the O side of the ball?

I've seen bigger projects go much higher in the draft than what Bell is projected to go. And I don't mean physically, I mean as a project.

A lot is going to depend upon Miami Pro Day IMO. He shows up, he'll be a fast riser.

 

Is that right? He didn't allow any sacks? I swear I remember 1 or 2.

Are these the same people reporting that Kenyon Sadiq’s 4.39 40 is the fastest ever time by a TE at the combine when it’s fairly well known Vernon Davis ran 4.38 in 2006?

Speaking of Bell with his arm length, I wonder if GMs are gonna ask Mario for practice tape of him against Bain because I’m sure Bell neutralized him and made Bain a non factor because that’s how it works right?

 

Amazed people thought he wouldn't get drafted

I remember the same thing from the “ he’s a fifth round pick and he needs to come back” crowd

 

Are these the same people reporting that Kenyon Sadiq’s 4.39 40 is the fastest ever time by a TE at the combine when it’s fairly well known Vernon Davis ran 4.38 in 2006?

Speaking of Bell with his arm length, I wonder if GMs are gonna ask Mario for practice tape of him against Bain because I’m sure Bell neutralized him and made Bain a non factor because that’s how it works right?

With 32 NFL teams, I'm sure some GMs are going to value arm length a lot (helps Bell) and some will prioritize productivity (helps Bain). So both could end up rising based on different evaluation strategies across teams.

 

Markell played at a way higher level than the below kid. And the kid below was drafted in the 4th by the Lions:

 

Hope he gets paid, and paid well. He 'done' us right.

Can you imagine his grocery bill??????

 

Is that right? He didn't allow any sacks? I swear I remember 1 or 2.

He did on a couple speed rushes

 

 

I think he would have gotten a waiver, will be interesting to see how it works out for all involved..

 

I think he would have gotten a waiver, will be interesting to see how it works out for all involved..

I really wanted him to stay one more year for selfish reasons. He and Cantwell at T, McCoy and Samson at G, then could have portaled for a C for the 85th year in a row.

 

I really wanted him to stay one more year for selfish reasons. He and Cantwell at T, McCoy and Samson at G, then could have portaled for a C for the 85th year in a row.

Me too, I think it would relieve all the questions on the oline as he would be that pillar you have concrete playoff results from already.. Just that one ripple affects soo much..