The Philadelphia Eagles have drafted 6-foot-9 offensive tackle Markel Bell in the third round. Bell, who played for the Miami Hurricanes, is noted for his impressive size and performance, including zero sacks allowed in 2025.
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— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) April 25, 2026 Just gonna leave this here pic.twitter.com/pphvykEpWp
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 25, 2026 Zero sacks allowed in 558 pass pro snaps for Markel Bell in 2025.
Even bigger, he showed up in the biggest moments:
• CFP v Texas A&M (25 pass pro snaps): 0 pressures • National title v Indiana (34 pass pro snaps): 0 pressures • CFP vs Ole Miss (51 snaps): 1 pressure
— Ryan Fowler (@\RyanFowler\) April 25, 2026 Bell (6-9, 346) spent his first two seasons at Holmes Community College before transferring to Miami. He started 21 games in total for the Hurricanes, including 16 last season. He earned 2025 third-team All-ACC recognition.
Markel Bell is a 6-foot-9, 346-pound offensive tackle who played for the Miami Hurricanes, starting 21 games and earning third-team All-ACC honors in 2025.
The Eagles selected Markel Bell with the 68th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In college, Markel Bell did not allow any sacks during the 2025 season and excelled in critical games, allowing minimal pressures.
At 6-foot-9 with an 87 1/8-inch wingspan, Markel Bell adds significant size and potential to the Eagles' offensive line, making him a formidable presence against edge rushers.
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Bell’s wingspan? 87 1/8”
— Andrew DiCecco (@AndrewDiCecco) April 25, 2026 #Eagles drafting Markel Bell here in the third. He’s a massive offensive tackle with excellent feet in pass protection and the length (36⅜-inches) to make it difficult for edge rushers to get around him. The Eagles also brought him in for a 30 visit.pic.twitter.com/bqYExljn75
— Devin Jackson (@RealD\_Jackson) April 25, 2026 Markel Bell is responsible for my favorite clip of the 2025 season which is how you should scout. Great pick by Eagles. pic.twitter.com/kUxpkY0OyW
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) April 25, 2026 Bell, 21, fits the profile of someone who is hard to find. He'll dwarf even Jordan Mailata: 6-9 1/4, 346 pounds, 36 3/8-inch arms, 87 1/8-inch wingspan.
As @dpbrugler wrote, "requires an Uber pickup to get around him."
There was speculation that the Eagles would go with…
— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 25, 2026 cawing and flapping my arms like they're wings pic.twitter.com/n6WoE32RCl
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) April 25, 2026 MARKEL BELL PANCAKING A MAN pic.twitter.com/302vgOsm1U
— LandonTengwall (@LandonTengwall) January 9, 2026 New @Eagles OT Markel Bell's move block on D'Angelo Ponds might be the funniest rep in the NCAA last season. pic.twitter.com/Ln5gO45a2S
— Doug Farrar ✍ (@NFL\_DougFarrar) April 25, 2026 No. 68, Philadelphia Eagles: Markel Bell, OT, Miami
Such an obvious Eagle. Massive player with long arms, but I think his tools in pass pro are actually pretty good. Going to the Eagles draft and stash program should be good for him
— JP Acosta (@acosta32\_jp) April 25, 2026 The Philadelphia Eagles just drafted one of the most fascinating players in the 2026 NFL Draft in Miami OT, Markel Bell.
He is 6'9'', 346 lbs., 87 INCH WINGSPAN and ran a 5.36 40 yard at the NFL Combine.
Did not give up a sack last year. He played LT and Francis Mauigoa played… pic.twitter.com/Kifuw1UMZ0
— Chase Senior (@Chase\_Senior) April 25, 2026 Markel Bell was drafted in round 3 with pick 68 in the 2026 draft class. He does not qualify for a #RAS due to a lack of measurements.pic.twitter.com/jRLl7O50cn
— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 25, 2026 Eagles third-round pick Markel Bell is a ginormous tackle. Edge rushers struggled to get around his 6-9, 346-pound frame and 36-inch arms. He often plays with high pad level due to his size and struggles against quick pass rushers. He’s worth developing. He has the physical tools…
— Cayden Steele (@cayden\_steele19) April 25, 2026 Tough, resilient, hard working. Markel Bell has earned every bit of it.@CanesFootball | #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/5bSG3r9osB
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) April 25, 2026