Chris Bell

Christopher Bell Jr. (born June 7, 2004) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals and was selected by the Dolphins in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Bell grew up in Yazoo City, Mississippi and attended Yazoo City High School before transferring to Greenville Christian School in Greenville, Mississippi during his senior season. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three star recruit, and the 176th overall wide receiver in the class of 2022, where he initially committed to play college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles over offer from schools such as Louisiana, Maryland, and Arkansas State. However, after receiving offers from Louisville and Mississippi State, Bell decommitted from the Golden Eagles. Ultimately, he signed to play for the Louisville Cardinals over Mississippi State.

College career 2022 season In his freshman season in 2022, Bell totaled seven receptions for 105 yards.

2023 season During the 2023 season, he played in all 14 games with 11 starts, hauling in 29 passes for 407 yards and two touchdowns.

2024 season In week 12 of the 2024 season, Bell racked up nine receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown, in an upset loss against Stanford. In week 13, he hauled in two passes for 101 yards and a touchdown, in a blowout win versus Pittsburgh. Bell finished the 2024 season, recording 43 receptions for 737 yards and four touchdowns.

2025 season Bell entered the 2025 season as a starter and one of the Cardinal's top players and leaders. He was also named to the preseason all-ACC team. In 11 appearances for the team, Bell recorded 72 receptions for 917 yards and six touchdowns. On November 22, 2025, in a game against SMU, Bell suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.

Statistics Year Team Games Receiving Rushing GP GS Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD 2022 Louisville 9 - 7 105 15.0 0 - - - - 2023 Louisville 14 - 29 407 14.0 2 - - - - 2024 Louisville 13 13 43 737 17.1 4 2 43 21.5 0 2025 Louisville 11 11 72 917 12.7 6 - - - - Career 47 24 151 2,166 14.3 12 2 43 21.5 0

Professional career

Bell was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round, 94th overall, of the 2026 NFL draft.