Skyler Bell, WRHeight: 6’0Weight: 192 lbsClass: RS-JuniorSchool: UCONNHands: 10”Arm length: 31 ⅛”40-yard dash: 4.40 seconds10-yard split: 1.53 secondsVertical Jump: 41”Broad Jump” 11’1”STATS
A former three star recruit out of Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut where he was the sixth recruit in the state, and the 124 wide receiver during the 2021 recruiting cycle. Bell took his talents to Wisconsin and spent three seasons with the Badgers.
After the 2023 season, Bell returned to Connetticut and played at UCONN for his final two years – which were, by far, his two best seasons.
Bell was a consensus All-American in 2025. Not only did he secure 102 catches for 1,282 yards, and 13 touchdowns, but he also averaged an insane 3.13 yards per route run with just four drops and 15 forced missed tackles.
His slot percentage was 36.4% in 2025. He played more out-wide than he did in the slot while at UCONN. Bell attended the 2025 Panini Senior Bowl.
Nov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) makes the catch and runs for a touchdown against the UAB Blazers in the first quarter at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. | David Butler II-Imagn Images
StrengthsFreak athlete with springing twitchExcellent overall athlete – a deep threatAngle breaking speed to the edge Very good build up speedLighting quick feet – a more refined release package can be unlockedFluid and quick in and out of cuts – smooth!Dangerous short area quicknessShowed control with his footwork on the LOSThreatens vertically Quickly accelerates into off-cushionGood explosiveness Good tracking ability and concentration Highlight reel catches Very productive college careerExcellent YAC ability Drops was an issue but it improved in his final seasonWeaknessesSlender frameRelease package is not bad but can certainly be refined Release timing can be disrupted vs. pressCan clean up his release package vs. press Played at smaller level of competition Overall, could be strongerOnly average ability to play through contact Concentration drops were an issue – 9.8% drop rateTends to catch a lot with his body – how confident is he in his hands?Older – will be 24 at the start of the seasonSummary
Skyler Bell is an explosive athlete who wins with burst, speed, and natural movement ability., Bell threatens defenses vertically with strong build-up speed and solid twitch, while taking advantage of his ability to quickly threaten off coverage.
His foot quickness and fluidity stand out on tape — he’s smooth in and out of breaks, dangerous in short areas, and capable of creating chunk plays after the catch.
Bell tracks the football well downfield and has shown the concentration to finish difficult throws, producing several highlight-reel catches during a productive college career.
However, his slender frame shows up against physical coverage, where his release timing can be disrupted and his overall strength limits his ability to play through contact. He has a solid release package, but could benefit from added refinement and variation.
Coming from a lower level of competition and entering the league as an older rookie, Bell will need to prove his traits translate, but his athleticism and vertical playmaking ability give him intriguing upside.
GRADE: 6.19
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