NCAA6 months ago
BREAKING: Top 25 JUCO 6’9″ OT Markel Bell Commits to Miami…
BREAKING: Top 25 JUCO 6’9″ OT Markel Bell Commits to Miami…. Markel Bell has made it to the Power Five ranks after a lengthy journey. On Friday night, the fourth-ranked offensive tackle and top 25 JUCO prospect committed to Miami, beating out Arkansas, Auburn, Louisville, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Purdue, and other schools. Since the summer, Bell, an offensive tackle who stands 6’9″ and weighs 340 pounds, has been a top target for both offensive line coach Alex Mirabal and head coach Mario Cristobal. In 2023, the huge offensive lineman made his debut and immediately attracted the attention of elite programs. “I had largely JUCO offers,” Bell remarked in reference to his high school recruitment. “I had offers from HBCUs. I simply believed that I was capable of more. I had the impression of being a “Power Five” player. He is a Power Five. This season, Bell willingly went back to Holmes Community College to improve his skills and raise his profile. The JUCO product has undergone a process that has reduced his body weight from almost 380 pounds to his current size of 340 pounds. Bell states that before he enrolls, he wants to reduce to roughly 320. Bell has been informed by Miami’s two offensive line developers that he might be a plug-and-play guy. Miami had their sights set on the game. Bell has been informed by Miami’s two offensive line developers that he might be a plug-and-play guy. Miami had their sights set on the enormous bookend for a while, despite his quiet recruiting history. “I was surprised by the offer. I was really thrilled to get the chance. They have always kept an eye on me and tracked me before I played this season. They eventually pulled the gun after I made significant progress this season.” Bell’s final decision to attend Miami was greatly influenced by that possible mentorship. Their perception of him changed significantly when he came by last weekend. “Getting into the program and moving forward is the most important thing for me. Since Oregon, I have been observing Cristobal and Mirabal, and I am confident that they can assist me in achieving that goal. With 25 recruits, including five on the offensive line, Bell joins Miami’s top 12 class, which is a rerun of the 2023 total. He probably joins Deryc Plazz, Kavion Broussard, Juan Minaya, and Nino Francavilla as Miami’s last offensive line addition.
