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Markel Bell
OTR4-7 Projection

Markel Bell

Miami (FL) · ACC ·
#134
Overall Rank
#15
Pos Rank
65
Composite
RAS
Height
6'9 2/8"
Weight
346 lbs
40-yd Dash
5.36s
Vertical
Broad Jump
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
Pass BlockRun BlockAthleticismTechniqueAnchorFootwork
Percentile Rankings
Pass Block
65GOOD
Run Block
63GOOD
Athleticism
60GOOD
Technique
64GOOD
Anchor
62GOOD
Footwork
63GOOD
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
65
Floor Grade
57
Executive Summary

Markel Bell projects as a developmental right tackle with Day 3 upside in Rounds 4–7, contingent on landing with a patient offensive line room. Bell's 65/99 composite grade reflects inconsistent performance against top-tier competition, but he possesses functional length and surprising lateral mobility for his size. Teams seeking a reclamation project or backup with starting potential in year two will find value here, particularly schemes that can mask his technical gaps with scheme advantages.

⚠ Risk Factors

Bell's competition level at Miami raises durability and consistency concerns—his tape against top defensive ends reveals technique breakdowns and occasional lapses in urgency. The 65-grade composite suggests a meaningful ceiling question; he may max out as a backup-quality starter rather than a reliable weekly starter, making the investment risky for teams with immediate OL needs.

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