Chris Bell — 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Over four years at Louisville, Bell improved his stats every year, leading to career highs at each step of his career. He comes off 72 catches for 917 yards and six touchdowns. Bell made bigger plays over his first three seasons (15.0, 14.0, and 17.1 yards per catch). His best value came in five games (9/112/1, 2/101/1, 10/135/1, 12/170/2, and 9/135/2) over the past two years.

Bell ended last season on the injured list with a torn ACL in his right knee. As a result, he should slide in drafts. At 6’2’ and 220 lbs., Bell has a natural advantage in size, with winning speed (sub-4.50 40-yard dash before his injury). His route running, release, and quickness project below NFL standards. He worked out of the slot in college, using his build to gain an edge. Once Bell gets rolling, his game has an uptick in value.