Chris Bell
21-Year-Old
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 8/1/2026
2024 Receiving Stats
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0
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0
TD
0
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0.0
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0
2025 Projections
On track for training camp
Bell (knee) said Friday at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine that his recovery from a torn ACL suffered Nov. 22 is proceeding on track and he expects to be able to participate in NFL training camp, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bell will not participate in combine drills and is not expected to take part in Louisville's pro day prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, but he said he expects to begin running next week and will "be potentially returning by training camp" but "want[s] to progress faster than that." Matthew McGavic of SI.com reports that Bell has commonly been projected as a potential early/mid second-round pick in April's draft, and it appears his recovery progress has been sufficient enough to instill teams with confidence in such an investment of draft capital. The 6-foot-2, 222-pound wideout's combination of size and speed paved the way for an impressive senior season in 2025, in which he logged 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns, earning First-Team All-ACC Honors.
Bell will not participate in combine drills and is not expected to take part in Louisville's pro day prior to the 2026 NFL Draft, but he said he expects to begin running next week and will "be potentially returning by training camp" but "want[s] to progress faster than that." Matthew McGavic of SI.com reports that Bell has commonly been projected as a potential early/mid second-round pick in April's draft, and it appears his recovery progress has been sufficient enough to instill teams with confidence in such an investment of draft capital. The 6-foot-2, 222-pound wideout's combination of size and speed paved the way for an impressive senior season in 2025, in which he logged 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns, earning First-Team All-ACC Honors.
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 2"Weight
222 lbsHand Length
10.00 inArm Length
31.75 in
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Mocked to Niners in second round
In his latest mock draft, Dane Brugler of The Athletic has the 49ers selecting Bell in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 58th overall.
ANALYSIS
The 49ers are looking to add to their wide receiver corps this offseason, especially if Jauan Jennings elects to sign with another team in free agency. Bell is recovering from a torn ACL that cut his final college season at Louisville short and dropped his stock heading into the draft. However, he was in the midst of his most productive season before the injury, and his combination of size, speed and elusiveness would give head coach Kyle Shanahan an intriguing pass-catching prospect to pair up with Ricky Pearsall and George Kittle.
The 49ers are looking to add to their wide receiver corps this offseason, especially if Jauan Jennings elects to sign with another team in free agency. Bell is recovering from a torn ACL that cut his final college season at Louisville short and dropped his stock heading into the draft. However, he was in the midst of his most productive season before the injury, and his combination of size, speed and elusiveness would give head coach Kyle Shanahan an intriguing pass-catching prospect to pair up with Ricky Pearsall and George Kittle.