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{{Short description|American football player (born 1980)}}
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|position=[[Linebacker]]
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1980|7|2}}
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1980|7|2}}
|birth_place=[[Augusta, Georgia]]
|birth_place=[[Augusta, Georgia]], U.S.
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|finalyear=2007
|finalteam=Kansas City Chiefs
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|highschool=[[Lucy Craft Laney High School|Augusta (GA) Laney]]
|college=[[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]]
|college=[[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]]
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2001}}–{{NFL Year|2004}})
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2001|2004}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2005}}–{{NFL Year|2007}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2005|2007}})
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* [[NFL Rookie of the Year Award|AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year]] (2001)
* [[NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year]] (2001)
* Steeler Rookie of the Year (2001)
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* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2002 Pro Bowl|2001]])
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2001 All-Pro Team|2001]])
* Second-team [[All-Pro]] ([[2001 All-Pro Team|2001]])
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* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2002 Pro Bowl|2001]])
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2001|2001]])
* Second-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[1999 All-SEC football team|1999]])
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'''Kendrell Alexander Bell''' (born July 2, 1980) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. He was originally drafted by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the second round of the [[2001 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia]]. Bell also played for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].
'''Kendrell Alexander Bell''' (born July 2, 1980) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[linebacker]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia Bulldogs]] and was selected by the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in the second round of the [[2001 NFL draft]]. In his first year with the Steelers, Bell was named [[NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2001 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2001/draft.htm |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He later played for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] before retiring following the 2007 season.


==High school career==
==High school career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| weight = 234
| weight = 234
| dash = 4.64
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| shuttle = 4.50
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| cone drill = 7.25
| cone drill = 7.25
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=124&draftyear=2001&genpos=ILB |title=Kendrell Bell Draft Profile |work=NFL Draft Scout |date= }}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/the-challenge-is-real-at-the-combine-20387582 |title=The challenge is real at the Combine |website=Steelers.com |access-date=July 15, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=124&DraftYear=2001 |title=2001 NFL Draft Scout Kendrell Bell College Football Profile |access-date=July 15, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
}}
}}


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
Bell started in all 16 games for the Steelers during his 2001 rookie campaign. He was an excellent fit for the Steelers defense, most likely because of his blitzing abilities. The Steelers finished the regular season with a 13-3 record, earning them the top seed in the AFC. Bell was voted the [[NFL Rookie of the Year Award|AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year]]. The Steelers defeated their division rival, the [[Baltimore Ravens]], 27-10 in the AFC Divisional round at Heinz Field. The following week they went on to face the second seeded [[New England Patriots]]. Bell recorded 8 tackles, a sack, and 2 passes defended. Despite his stellar performance, and a late 4th quarter comeback, the Steelers wound up losing the game 24-17. In 2002, Bell was injured in week 1 of the AFC Championship Game rematch versus New England. He missed the next 4 games, but returned in week 7 to face the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night. He finished the season with 50 tackles, (33 less from his rookie year), and 4 sacks. The Steelers finished with a 10-5-1 record, and went on to face the [[Cleveland Browns]]. In an epic 36-33 comeback win over the Browns, Bell recorded 9 tackles but injured his knee in the final quarter and was listed as doubtful for the following week at Tennessee. Although hurt, Bell started the game against the second seeded Titans. He recorded only 2 tackles before leaving the game once again with an injury. The Steelers lost 34-31. In 2003, Bell amassed 99 tackles and 5 sacks despite the Steelers poor 6-10 finish. In 2004, Bell injured his knee yet again, and would not see the field until week 9. He played 3 games for the Steelers before he re-injured his knee in week 11 versus Cincinnati. In the 2005 off-season, the Steelers, (who went 15-1 in the regular season without Bell), released him from the team.
Bell started in all 16 games for the Steelers during his 2001 rookie campaign. He was an excellent fit for the Steelers defense, notably due to his blitzing abilities. The Steelers finished the '01 regular season with a 13-3 record, earning them the top seed in the AFC. Bell was voted the [[NFL Rookie of the Year Award|AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year]]. The Steelers defeated the [[Baltimore Ravens]] 27-10 in the AFC Divisional round at Heinz Field. The following week they went on to face the second seeded [[New England Patriots]]. Bell recorded 8 tackles, a sack, and 2 passes defended. Despite his stellar performance, and a late 4th quarter comeback, the Steelers wound up losing the game 24-17. In 2002, Bell was injured in week 1 of the AFCCG rematch versus New England. He missed the next 4 games, but returned in week 7 to face the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night. He finished the season with 50 tackles, (33 less from his rookie year), and 4 sacks. The Steelers finished with a 10-5-1 record, and went on to face the [[Cleveland Browns]]. In an epic 36-33 comeback win over the Browns, Bell recorded 9 tackles but injured his knee in the final quarter and was listed as doubtful for the following week at Tennessee. Although hurt, Bell started the game against the second seeded Titans. He recorded only 2 tackles before leaving the game once again with an injury. The Steelers lost 34-31 in a controversial finish. In 2003, Bell amassed 99 tackles and 5 sacks despite the Steelers poor 6-10 finish. In 2004, Bell injured his knee yet again, and would not see the field until week 9. He played 3 games for the Steelers before he re-injured his knee in week 11 versus Cincinnati. In the 2005 off-season, the Steelers, (who went 15-1 in the regular season without Bell), released him from the team.


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
He then signed with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], where he played 3 seasons. Bell was released following the 2007 season, after which he retired, due to repeated injuries.
He then signed with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], where he played 3 seasons. Bell was released following the 2007 season, after which he retired.

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
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|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2001 NFL season|2001]] !! [[2001 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 16 || 16 || 82 || 69 || 13 || '''9.0''' || '''23''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2002 NFL season|2002]] !! [[2002 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 12 || 12 || 50 || 37 || 13 || 4.0 || 10 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || '''1''' || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2003 NFL season|2003]] !! [[2003 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 16 || 16 || '''100''' || '''81''' || '''19''' || 5.0 || 17 || '''1''' || '''61''' || 0 || '''61''' || '''3''' || '''1''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2004 NFL season|2004]] !! [[2004 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 3 || 0 || 8 || 6 || 2 || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| 16 || 14 || 41 || 32 || 9 || 1.5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| 16 || 14 || 49 || 43 || 6 || 1.0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| 11 || 0 || 8 || 6 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 90 !! 72 !! 338 !! 274 !! 64 !! 20.5 !! 62 !! 1 !! 61 !! 0 !! 61 !! 6 !! 2 !! 2 !! 0 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2001 NFL season|2001]] !! [[2001 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 2 || 2 || '''14''' || '''12''' || 2 || '''1.0''' || '''3''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2002 NFL season|2002]] !! [[2002 Pittsburgh Steelers season|PIT]]
| 2 || 1 || 11 || 8 || '''3''' || 0.0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Kansas City Chiefs season|KAN]]
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 5 !! 3 !! 25 !! 20 !! 5 !! 1.0 !! 5 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 3 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.nfl.com/players/kendrellbell/profile?id=BEL415267 NFL.com bio]


{{Steelers2001DraftPicks}}
{{Steelers2001DraftPicks}}
{{AP Defensive Rookies of the Year}}
{{AP Defensive Rookies of the Year}}
{{Joe Greene Great Performance Award}}


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[[Category:1980 births]]
[[Category:1980 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Augusta, Georgia]]
[[Category:Players of American football from Augusta, Georgia]]
[[Category:American football linebackers]]
[[Category:American football outside linebackers]]
[[Category:American football outside linebackers]]
[[Category:Georgia Bulldogs football players]]
[[Category:Georgia Bulldogs football players]]

Latest revision as of 12:44, 29 April 2024

Kendrell Bell
No. 97, 99
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1980-07-02) July 2, 1980 (age 43)
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Laney (Augusta)
College:Georgia
NFL draft:2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:338
Sacks:20.5
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kendrell Alexander Bell (born July 2, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft. In his first year with the Steelers, Bell was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.[1] He later played for the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring following the 2007 season.

High school career[edit]

Bell attended Lucy Craft Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia. He was a three-sport star in football, basketball, and track & field. In football, he was an All-State selection and won Atlanta Journal All-South honors. In track & field, he was ranked fifth in the state in the shot put as a senior.

Collegiate career[edit]

Junior college years[edit]

Bell attended Middle Georgia Junior College for two years. He was a two-time Super Prep JUCO 100 selection. As a freshman, he played fullback and finished the season with 689 rushing yards. As a sophomore, he garnered six sacks and 132 tackles, and helped lead his defensive unit to a No.1 ranking in the nation.

NCAA college years[edit]

Bell attended the University of Georgia and was a Child and Family Development Major and a letterman in football. In football, he finished his career with 153 tackles (10 for a loss), four interceptions, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m) 		234 lb
(106 kg) 		32 in
(0.81 m) 		10+1⁄2 in
(0.27 m)		 4.62 s 1.60 s 2.64 s 4.50 s 7.25 s 38.5 in
(0.98 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 24 reps
All values from NFL Combine[2][3]

Pittsburgh Steelers[edit]

Bell started in all 16 games for the Steelers during his 2001 rookie campaign. He was an excellent fit for the Steelers defense, notably due to his blitzing abilities. The Steelers finished the '01 regular season with a 13-3 record, earning them the top seed in the AFC. Bell was voted the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. The Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-10 in the AFC Divisional round at Heinz Field. The following week they went on to face the second seeded New England Patriots. Bell recorded 8 tackles, a sack, and 2 passes defended. Despite his stellar performance, and a late 4th quarter comeback, the Steelers wound up losing the game 24-17. In 2002, Bell was injured in week 1 of the AFCCG rematch versus New England. He missed the next 4 games, but returned in week 7 to face the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night. He finished the season with 50 tackles, (33 less from his rookie year), and 4 sacks. The Steelers finished with a 10-5-1 record, and went on to face the Cleveland Browns. In an epic 36-33 comeback win over the Browns, Bell recorded 9 tackles but injured his knee in the final quarter and was listed as doubtful for the following week at Tennessee. Although hurt, Bell started the game against the second seeded Titans. He recorded only 2 tackles before leaving the game once again with an injury. The Steelers lost 34-31 in a controversial finish. In 2003, Bell amassed 99 tackles and 5 sacks despite the Steelers poor 6-10 finish. In 2004, Bell injured his knee yet again, and would not see the field until week 9. He played 3 games for the Steelers before he re-injured his knee in week 11 versus Cincinnati. In the 2005 off-season, the Steelers, (who went 15-1 in the regular season without Bell), released him from the team.

Kansas City Chiefs[edit]

He then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played 3 seasons. Bell was released following the 2007 season, after which he retired.

NFL career statistics[edit]

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season[edit]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2001 PIT 16 16 82 69 13 9.0 23 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
2002 PIT 12 12 50 37 13 4.0 10 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
2003 PIT 16 16 100 81 19 5.0 17 1 61 0 61 3 1 1 0 0
2004 PIT 3 0 8 6 2 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2005 KAN 16 14 41 32 9 1.5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 KAN 16 14 49 43 6 1.0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2007 KAN 11 0 8 6 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
90 72 338 274 64 20.5 62 1 61 0 61 6 2 2 0 0

Playoffs[edit]

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2001 PIT 2 2 14 12 2 1.0 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
2002 PIT 2 1 11 8 3 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2006 KAN 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 3 25 20 5 1.0 5 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  2. ^ "The challenge is real at the Combine". Steelers.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  3. ^ "2001 NFL Draft Scout Kendrell Bell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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