‘Mountainous’ Miami tackle Markel Bell has pre-draft visit with Steelers

Miami (Fla.) offensive tackle Markel Bell visited the Pittsburgh Steelers’ follow facility Friday because the workforce begins to host doable targets for the upcoming NFL Draft.

Even amongst different linemen, Bell has huge measurement at 6-foot-9 and 346 kilos. He performed two seasons for the Hurricanes, beginning 5 video games as a junior earlier than turning into the workforce’s full-time left tackle final fall. Miami completed the season as runner-up for the 2025 CFP nationwide championship, and Bell earned third-team All-ACC honors.

Bell posted a 5.36-second time within the 40-yard sprint on the mix, which tied for final among the many 39 linemen who ran. But groups certainly aren’t drafting him for his straight-line velocity.

NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein considers Bell a “Mountainous tackle with rare physical attributes that work both in his favor and against him depending on the situation. There is no escaping a high center of gravity, which will impact his ability to change direction in protection and create consistent engagement as a run blocker.”

His 36⅜-inch arms give him a large wingspan.

A local of Cleveland, Miss., Bell began his school profession at Holmes Community College in his residence state, the place he earned NJCAA All-Region honors in 2023.

The Steelers can carry 30 out-of-town prospects to the workforce’s amenities for a visit within the days forward of the draft in April.