Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: WR Chris Bell
As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a scouting report for wide receiver Chris Bell of Louisville.
As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to gear up for an exciting 2026 NFL Draft , with in-depth prospect scouting at pro days and hosting pre-draft top-30 visitors , a few wide receivers from this year's class have stood out in a big way. Wide receiver Chris Bell of the University of Louisville, a projected Day 2 draft selection, could give the Steelers their best value pickup in the second round. Here's a look at Bell's scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.
Chris Bell, WR, Louisville Height: 6 feet 2 inches Weight: 222 pounds 40-yard dash: N/A (did not test) Projection: Mid-to-late second Strengths Great frame (6' 2", 222 lbs, 31 3/4") Solid tracking of deep balls Amazing in run-after-catch scenarios Underrated speed (4. 44-second 40-yard dash projection) Finds soft spots in zone coverage with ease Concerns Footwork issues evident when facing press coverage Subpar short-area quickness Injury concerns (torn ACL late in 2025) Stats 2022 : 7 receptions, 105 yards, 0 touchdowns 2023 : 29 receptions, 407 yards, 2 touchdowns 2024 : 43 receptions, 737 yards, 4 touchdowns 2025 : 72 receptions, 917 yards, 6 touchdowns Highlights š¹ 6'2", 222lb Chris Bell accelerating away from DBs and LBs š¤¤ If your team drafts the stud @LouisvilleFB receiver in the second round, you might've just gotten the steal of the draft. Without his injury history, feel confident he'd be a top 20 pick š #GoCards pic.
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