A 3rd-round pick (94th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Louisville, Chris Bell has built an NFL career since. He's currently with MIA, in his 1st season in the league. His deep threat stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position.
Size
6'2", 228#
College
Louisville
Draft
Rd 3, 94th overall (2026)
Seasons
2026–2026
2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology18th percentile among WRs · limited sample
5 games · 15 targets
2026 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size89▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands2▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat98▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability87▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share48▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share78▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency19▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume59▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MIA | 39.6 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 92 |
Career profile
Chris Bell has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with MIA.
He has rushed for 26 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 92 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game26 vs CIN, 2026 Week 5
- Most receiving yards in a game67 on 4 catches vs KC, 2026 Week 3
2026 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 4 2.0/g | 67 34/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 1 0.3/g | 25 8/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 92 18/g | 0 |
| In losses | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 92 18/g | 0 |
| On grass | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 92 31/g | 0 |
| On turf | 2 | 0 0.0/g | 0 0/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 2 | 1 0.5/g | 25 13/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 3 | 4 1.3/g | 67 22/g | 0 |
2026 game log
Chris Bell — common questions
- What position does Chris Bell play?
- Chris Bell is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Chris Bell played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Bell has played for MIA (2026).
- Where did Chris Bell go to college?
- Chris Bell played college football at Louisville.
- When was Chris Bell drafted?
- Chris Bell was selected in round 3, 94th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chris Bell scored?
- Chris Bell has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Chris Bell's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chris Bell rated 39.6 for 2026, the 18th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Malik WillisQB · 2026
- Malik WashingtonWR · 2026
- Ollie Gordon IIRB · 2026
- De'Von AchaneRB · 2026
- Greg DulcichTE · 2026
- Caleb DouglasWR · 2026
- Ryan MillerWR · 2026
- Kevin Coleman Jr.WR · 2026
Drafted in round 3, 2026
- Carson BeckQB · pick 65
- Tyler OnyedimDT · pick 66
- Keyron CrawfordDE · pick 67
- Markel BellOT · pick 68
- Sam RoushTE · pick 69
- Romello HeightDE · pick 70
- Antonio WilliamsWR · pick 71
- Tacario DavisCB · pick 72
Also from Louisville
- Ashton GillotteDE · 2025–2026
- Yasir AbdullahLB · 2023–2026
- Yaya DiabyLB · 2023–2026
- Kei'Trel ClarkCB · 2023–2026
- Tutu AtwellWR · 2021–2026
- Mekhi BectonOT · 2020–2026
- Geron ChristianOT · 2018–2026
- Lamar JacksonQB · 2018–2026