{"id":614717,"date":"2026-04-19T15:45:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/614717\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T15:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T15:45:10","slug":"jets-2026-nfl-draft-target-scouting-report-for-wr-skyler-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/614717\/","title":{"rendered":"Jets 2026 NFL draft target: Scouting report for WR Skyler Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"

University of Connecticut wide receiver Skyler Bell could be a player to watch for the New York Jets<\/a> ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.<\/p>\n

As things stand, the Jets<\/a> hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).<\/p>\n

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If things hold there, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.<\/p>\n

During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire<\/a> will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.<\/p>\n

Bell is up next in our prospect previews.<\/p>\n

Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:<\/p>\n

WR Skyler Bell | UConn | Senior\"USAT\"<\/p>\n

USAT<\/p>\n

Vitals<\/p>\n

Height: 5’11 5\/8″<\/p>\n

Weight: 192 lbs<\/p>\n

Pros<\/p>\n

Top 3 in FBS in catches, receiving yards, and receiving TDs<\/p>\n

Quick acceleration and sudden breaks<\/p>\n

Excels in running after the catch<\/p>\n

Body control on contested catches<\/p>\n

Cons<\/p>\n

Undersized frame for position<\/p>\n

Physical corners can disrupt him at the line<\/p>\n

Needs to improve blocking<\/p>\n

Stats<\/p>\n

2025 stats (13 GP):<\/p>\n

101 receptions, 1,278 receiving yards, 13 receiving touchdowns. 98.3 receiving yards per game<\/p>\n

Career Stats (52 GP):<\/p>\n

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220 receptions, 2,893 receiving yards, 24 receiving touchdowns<\/p>\n

2025 PFF grade:<\/p>\n

PFF grade over the last three seasons:<\/p>\n

Consensus rank<\/p>\n

Draft stock: Round 3<\/p>\n

Highlight reel<\/p>\n

For more, visit:<\/p>\n

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