Kevin Bell

Kevin Abraham Bell (March 14, 1955 – February 11, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Lamar Cardinals and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the 12th round of the 1978 NFL draft.

Early life and college Kevin Abraham Bell was born on March 14, 1955, in Beaumont, Texas.

Bell played college football for the Lamar Cardinals of Lamar University as a running back. He rushed for 110 yards his junior year while averaging 18.6 yards per kickoff return. He was released by the Chargers on August 7, 1978.

Personal life After his NFL career, he worked at plants for DuPont, Chemco and Gerdau before retiring in 2018. While working full-time, he returned to Lamar and earned an associate's degree in applied arts and science. He was also a substitute teacher for the Beaumont Independent School District for over ten years.

Bell died on February 11, 2023, at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.