Kenny Bell WR Nebraska

[davos]

Kenny Bell

 

6'1 197 out of Nebraska

 

 

One thing that I take notice of in WRs are the ones that know how to go up and get the ball.  They either just out muscle defenders or seem to have a nose for it.  Landry and OBJ noticeably had these traits for Zach at LSU. 

 

That brings me to Kenny Bell.  I'm in no way saying he's comparable to the guys I mentioned in their respective play but he has that nose for the ball and a huge home run threat.  The one thing keeping him in the mid-rounds seems to be questions in how much he can bulk up and he weighed in this weekend at 197 after staying around 185 most of college.  He not only is quick but seems to have that second level he kicks into that just blazes past guys and with the added mass, he still ran a 4.4 flat.  

 

Keep your eye on Kenny Bell in R4-5.   

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5gathIyj0Y

 

 

 

 

He also has a ridiculous fro.  "Afro Thunder"

[gettlemanjack]

Kenny Bell with unofficial 4.42, then 4.40 in forty but:

College Scout for GM Jr Scouting Josh Liskiewitz @JoshLiskiewitz

Nebraska's Bell had a very rough workout - stiff, upright on every break, poor tracker, fought the ball as well.

detroitlionsdraft.com Kent Lee Platte @ MathBomb

I like Kenny Bell , but he's looked awkward in these drills so far. Uncomfortable.

Alex Strehlow @ Alex107839

Kenny Bell appeared slow in gauntlet drill . #NFLCombine

[davos]

Kenny Bell with unofficial 4.42, then 4.40 in forty but:

College Scout for GM Jr Scouting Josh Liskiewitz @JoshLiskiewitz

Nebraska's Bell had a very rough workout - stiff, upright on every break, poor tracker, fought the ball as well.

detroitlionsdraft.com Kent Lee Platte @ MathBomb

I like Kenny Bell , but he's looked awkward in these drills so far. Uncomfortable.

Alex Strehlow @ Alex107839

Kenny Bell appeared slow in gauntlet drill . #NFLCombine

Yeah he has technical aspects that need to be refined but that's something I think Proehl could work with.  He's definitely still worth a look. 

[ecu88]

Nope, jump on the Justin Hardy train while you can!

[davos]

Nope, jump on the Justin Hardy train while you can!

I'd take Hardy earlier.  Easily in the 3rd.   

[gettlemanjack]

Bell's one of the older prospects this draft. 5th year senior at Nebraska last year. Born on Feb. 25, 1992 (about to turn 23 in a few days)

not a punt returner, only returned 3 career punts for a total of 5 yards at Nebraska.

His receiving #s at Nebraska:

2014 - 60.6 yards/game

2013 - 44.4 yards/game

2012 - 61.6 yards/game

2011 - 35.5 yards/game

2010 - redshirted

finished career as Nebraska Career Receptions Record Holder (181) and Nebraska Career Receiving Yards Record Holder (2,689)

his father, Ken Bell, played for the Denver Broncos from 1986 to 1989

as high school recruit out of Colorado he had offers to Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, Cal, Minnesota, Texas Tech, etc

[Mol3m4n]

Unimpressed with this kid. Zero interest.

[davos]

Unimpressed with this kid. Zero interest.

 

Just curious, what makes you unimpressed to not take a gander on him in the late rounds?

[Mol3m4n]

Just curious, what makes you unimpressed to not take a gander on him in the late rounds?

I watched 5 minutes on every prospect today on YouTube. Do it every year.

Watched every drill the guy did today. Looked at his stat sheet. I even dig a little bit deeper just because this thread was started. I am just not impressed with anything I saw. Why waste a pick when you can pick someone that can actually contribute.

[davos]

I watched 5 minutes on every prospect today on YouTube. Do it every year.

Watched every drill the guy did today. Looked at his stat sheet. I even dig a little bit deeper just because this thread was started. I am just not impressed with anything I saw. Why waste a pick when you can pick someone that can actually contribute.

 

hmm. To each his own I guess. 

[LinvilleGorge]

I thought he looked good yesterday.  I wouldn't mind him in the later rounds, though I'd preferably want a better WR prospect earlier and a WR/PR type later.

[gettlemanjack]

Kenny Bell

7th in 40 (4 .42)

3rd in vertical (41.5 inches)

4th in broad jump (129 inches)

3rd in 3 cone (6.66)

[gettlemanjack]

[gettlemanjack]

Matt Waldman @ MattWaldman Feb 21

Kenny Bell RSP Film Room No.20: He's not just an athlete--

he's a physical, fearless football player.

Bell isn’t Odell Beckham, but the reasons I like his game aren’t much different on tape. I’m a fan of quick, physical, technically sound, smart, and versatile football players. Kenny Bell hits these marks. ... I’m a fan in the same way I was a fan of Odell Beckham

http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2014/12/28/rsp-film-room-no-20-nebraska-wrkr-kenny-bell/