{"id":582769,"date":"2026-04-03T11:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/582769\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T11:25:10","slug":"steelers-2026-nfl-draft-scouting-report-wr-chris-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/582769\/","title":{"rendered":"Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: WR Chris Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> continue to gear up for an exciting 2026 NFL Draft<\/a>, with in-depth prospect scouting at pro days and hosting pre-draft top-30 visitors<\/a>, a few wide receivers from this year’s class have stood out in a big way.<\/p>\n

Wide receiver Chris Bell of the University of Louisville, a projected Day 2 draft selection, could give the Steelers<\/a> their best value pickup in the second round.<\/p>\n

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Here’s a look at Bell’s scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.<\/p>\n

Chris Bell, WR, Louisville<\/p>\n

40-yard dash: N\/A (did not test)<\/p>\n

Projection: Mid-to-late second<\/p>\n

Strengths<\/p>\n

Great frame (6′ 2″, 222 lbs, 31 3\/4″)<\/p>\n

Solid tracking of deep balls<\/p>\n

Amazing in run-after-catch scenarios<\/p>\n

Underrated speed (4.44-second 40-yard dash projection)<\/p>\n

Finds soft spots in zone coverage with ease<\/p>\n

Concerns<\/p>\n

Footwork issues evident when facing press coverage<\/p>\n

Subpar short-area quickness<\/p>\n

Injury concerns (torn ACL late in 2025)<\/p>\n

Stats<\/p>\n

2022: 7 receptions, 105 yards, 0 touchdowns<\/p>\n

2023: 29 receptions, 407 yards, 2 touchdowns<\/p>\n

2024: 43 receptions, 737 yards, 4 touchdowns<\/p>\n

2025: 72 receptions, 917 yards, 6 touchdowns<\/p>\n

Highlights<\/p>\n

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