Marcus Bell

Marcus Udall Bell (born July 19, 1977) is an American former professional football player who played linebacker for three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Bell was selected 116th overall by the Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL draft. Bell also played one year for the Houston Texans.

Professional career

Coaches' comments University of Arizona head coach Dick Tomey called Bell "the best inside linebacker I have ever coached," while defensive coordinator Rich Ellerson highlighted his strong work ethic. His high school coach, Mike Morgan, noted his dedication to studying film and improving his performance.

Awards and notes 1998 All-Pac-10 Defensive team Bell posted a Pac-10 leading 124 total tackles his senior year in 1999. His 139 tackles in 1998 led the nation and he was UA's leader his final two seasons. Bell was 3-1 vs. ASU One of 11 semi-finalists for the Butkus Award. The award is presented annually to the best linebacker in college football. This list of 11 semi-finalists was determined by balloting done by the 28-member Butkus Award Selection Committee, who made their selections from the initial Butkus Award Watch List of 66 college linebackers. In high school Bell never lost a game. His team, the St. Johns Redskins, went 44-0 and were undefeated for 3 years, winning 3 state championships. Bell recorded nation high 21 tackles in one game at Washington as a junior.