Mike Bell (running back)
No. 20, 30, 21, 40, 22, 26 | |||||
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Position: | Denver, Colorado, U.S. | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Tolleson (AZ) Union | ||||
College: | Arizona | ||||
Undrafted: | 2006 | ||||
Career history | |||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
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Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Michael Steven Bell (born April 23, 1983) is a former
Early years
Bell went to Desert Horizon before playing for Tolleson Union High School a western suburb of Phoenix, where he both became the second player in Arizona history to have rushed for over 2,000 yards in back to back seasons, as well as obtaining the second-highest career total of 4,692 yards rushing in Arizona. He was named Player of the Year in his senior year by The Arizona Republic.[1]
College career
Bell played
Professional career
Pre-draft
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m) |
221 lb (100 kg) |
30.00 inches | 9.25 inches | 4.52 s | 4.16 s | 6.91 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
23 reps | |||
Height, Weight, 40-yard dash, shuttle and 3-cone drill measurements from NFL Scouting Combine.[2] |
Denver Broncos
Bell entered the
Bell had a very strong
During week 8 of the
On July 21, 2008, he was released by the Broncos.
Houston Texans
Bell signed with the Houston Texans on July 31, 2008.[3] However, he was waived on August 8.
New Orleans Saints
Bell was signed by the
During the 2009 season, Bell saw more extensive action with the Saints. He was part of a three-man running back committee with Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush. He led the team in carries with 172 and gained 654 rushing yards, good for 3.8 yards per carry. He scored 5 touchdowns. He had two carries for four yards in Super Bowl XLIV which the Saints won on February 7, 2010.
Philadelphia Eagles
On March 16, 2010, Bell was tendered an offer sheet for a one-year contract worth $1.7 million from the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Saints had the option to match the offer within seven days.[4] The Saints did not match the offer, and Bell became a member of the Philadelphia Eagles on March 23.
Cleveland Browns
Bell was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for running back Jerome Harrison on October 13, 2010.
Detroit Lions
On August 9, 2011, Bell signed with the Detroit Lions, but was waived on August 29.
References
- ^ "30 Mike Bell, Running Back". Archived from the original on 2007-08-23. Retrieved 2007-02-05.
- ^ Mike Bell, RB, Arizona - 2006 NFL Draft Scout Profile Archived 2007-08-25 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Texans sign ex-Broncos running back Mike Bell". 31 July 2008.
- ^ Bowen, Les (March 16, 2010). "Bell Signs Sheet with Birds". Philly.com. Retrieved 2010-03-16.
External links
- "Mike Bell". Players. NFL.com. 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.
- "Mike Bell Stats". NFL. ESPN. 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2014.