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Bell

Bell has been working extensively with the second team in drills, putting him in the conversation for a roster spot. Bell was an almost complete non-factor in the passing game at Georgia, with just 185 targets in four years. But he did also get manufactured touches on the ground. This probably says more about how Tai Felton is developing than any sort of fantasy shakeup for Minnesota’s passing game, but Bell looks to be on the radar to make a charge for a roster spot.

Bell (6’1”/209) is a fourth-year prospect who made his name as an explosive playmaker despite never totaling more than 466 receiving yards in a season. Physically, Bell looks the part of an NFL receiver, but he’ll likely settle in more as a gadget player and special teams contributor, as we saw with the Bulldogs. Bell caught just 119 passes in 56 career games at Georgia, but also saw manufactured touches on the ground, posting a career rushing line of 51-373-5. Bell can make big plays with the ball in his hands, but he saw just 185 career targets while running 1,058 career routes, per PFF, and has a 9.8 percent drop rate – neither of which is impressive. He’s unlikely to ever command a significant offensive role/target share, but Bell has brief experience as a kick returner (6-160-0), and will likely push for a special teams role in camp.