PHI Markel Bell
NFL player. Position: OL (Offensive Lineman). Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles).
Quick Facts
- Position: OT (Right Tackle)
- Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Height/Weight: 6'9", 346 lbs
- College: Miami
- Draft: 3rd round, 2026 NFL Draft
2026 Outlook
Rookie offensive tackle showing impressive early development. In the Eagles' preseason opener against Baltimore (August 15, 2026), Bell started at right tackle and demonstrated power and poise in his performance. He drove a defensive lineman back 6 yards on one run play, showcasing the physical strength that fueled the Eagles' decision to invest in him early. With Lane Johnson coming off an injury-riddled 2025 season and likely entering his final NFL campaign, Bell's emergence as a capable starter appears well-timed. Coaches and scouts have shown increasing confidence in his progression throughout the offseason (per Eagles News: Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru offer intrigue in NFL debuts).
Role / Depth Chart
Starting right tackle, competing to develop into long-term offensive line anchor. Bell earned the start in preseason Week 1.
Recent News
- 2026-04-22 — Jeff Bell Top 100 Big Board: 2026 NFL Draft (Jeff Bell Top 100 Big Board: 2026 NFL Draft)
- 2026-08-16 — Eagles News: Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru offer intrigue in NFL debuts (Eagles News: Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru offer intrigue in NFL debuts)
Open Questions
- Will Markel Bell develop into a reliable long-term starter at right tackle, or is Lane Johnson expected to return to health?