Overview
- Philadelphia used the No. 68 pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft to select Miami offensive tackle Markel Bell.
- At the NFL Combine, Bell measured 6-foot-9.25 and 346 pounds with 36 3/8-inch arms and an 87-inch wingspan.
- He is expected to develop as a reserve behind veterans Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata under a new offensive line coach after Jeff Stoutland’s exit.
- The 21-year-old transferred from Holmes Community College to Miami, started 16 games in 2025, earned third-team All-ACC, and did not allow a sack as a senior.
- Scouts praise his length and pass-block promise but warn about high pad level, heavy feet, and trouble with fast edge rushers and sudden inside moves.