David
Bell.
David
Bell.
Purdue· 6'1"· 212 lb· 4.65s 40
The Cleveland Browns operate a wide zone run-heavy offense that incorporates play-action passing, seeking receivers who can make contested catches and run precise routes.
Bell could immediately contribute as a dependable possession slot receiver, eventually developing into a high-volume target on critical downs due to his strong hands and route-running acumen.
A vertical, deep-shot-intensive Air Raid or spread RPO offense that demands high-end speed and exceptional YAC ability would diminish his impact.
His possession-receiver skill set and reliability make him a strong fit for a run-first offense that values chain-moving targets, minimizing his athletic limitations.
Selected #99 overall in Round 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft by Cleveland Browns out of Purdue.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.65sp50
- Vertical
- 33inp50
- Broad jump
- 118inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.14sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.57sp50
- Bench
- —rep
| Yr | Team | G | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Purdue | 12 | 86 | 1035 | 7 |
| 2020 | Purdue | 6 | 53 | 625 | 8 |
| 2021 | Purdue | 11 | 93 | 1286 | 6 |
| Career | — | 29 | 232 | 2946 | 21 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
David Bell has been a rotational wide receiver and special teams player for the Cleveland Browns. He has contributed primarily as a depth receiver and on punt returns.