Markquese Bell

American football player (born 1999)

American football player

Markquese Bell

No. 14 – Dallas Cowboys

Position:

Linebacker

Personal information

Born:

(1999-01-06) January 6, 1999 (age 25)
Bridgeton, New Jersey, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Weight:

205 lb (93 kg)

Career information

High school:

Bridgeton

College:

Florida A&M

Undrafted:

2022

Career history

Dallas Cowboys (2022–present)

Roster status:

Active

Career highlights and awards

First-team All-SWAC (2021)
First-team All-MEAC (2019)

Career NFL statistics as of 2023

Total tackles:	95
Pass deflections:	4
Forced fumbles:	2

Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Markquese Bell (born January 6, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida A&M Rattlers.

Early years

Bell grew up in Bridgeton, New Jersey and attended Bridgeton High School.^[1] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Maryland over offers from Ohio State, Rutgers, and Virginia.^[2]

College career

Bell began his college career at Maryland and joined the team as an early enrollee. He was suspended entering his freshman season due to a violation of the team's code of conduct.^[3] Bell ultimately expelled from the school before ever playing in a game for the Terrapins.^[4] He then transferred to Coffeyville Community College for the 2018 season and made 52 tackles with two interceptions. After the season, Bell transferred to Florida A&M for his remaining collegiate eligibility.^[5]

College statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Season	Team	GP	Solo	Ast	Tot	Int	Avg	Yds	TD	PD	FF	FR
2019	Florida A&M	11	39	24	63	4	9.7	39	0	-	0	0
2020	Florida A&M	Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021	Florida A&M	12	71	24	95	1	0.0	0	0	-	0	0
Total		23	110	48	158	5	4.8	39	0	-	0	0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in (1.88 m)	212 lb (96 kg)	32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m)	9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m)	4.41 s	1.51 s	2.56 s	4.37 s	7.25 s	36.5 in (0.93 m)	10 ft 3 in (3.12 m)
Sources:^[6]^[7]

Bell signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2022.^[8] He made the Cowboys' initial 53-man roster out of training camp.^[9]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Fumbles				Interceptions
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	FF	FR	Yds	TD	Int	Yds	TD	PD
2022	DAL	5	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	DAL	17	12	94	61	33	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
Career		22	12	95	62	33	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	4

Postseason

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Fumbles				Interceptions
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	FF	FR	Yds	TD	Int	Yds	TD	PD
2022	DAL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	DAL	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

References

^ McGarry, Mike (May 1, 2022). "Bo Melton, Isiah Pacheco and Markquese Bell celebrate the start of their NFL careers". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
^ Wasserman, Ari (January 1, 2017). "Markquese Bell, a four-star athlete and Ohio State target, commits to Maryland". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
^ Wells, Adam (August 25, 2017). "Markquese Bell, Alex Woods Suspended by Maryland for Violating Code of Conduct". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
^ Markus, Don (November 7, 2017). "Suspended safety Markquese Bell announces he will be leaving Maryland". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
^ Henry, Jim (March 27, 2019). "FAMU four-star transfer Markquese Bell shines in spring camp". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
^ "Markquese Bell Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
^ "2022 Draft Scout Markquese Bell, Florida AM NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
^ Gehlken, Michael (May 2, 2022). "Cowboys S Markquese Bell one of 20 undrafted free agents to reach terms". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
^ Henry, Jim (August 30, 2022). "Undrafted in April, ex-FAMU star Markquese Bell makes Dallas Cowboys". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved August 31, 2022.