Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: WR Chris Bell

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As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to gear up for an exciting 2026 NFL Draft, with in-depth prospect scouting at pro days and hosting pre-draft top-30 visitors, a few wide receivers from this year's class have stood out in a big way.

Wide receiver Chris Bell of the University of Louisville, a projected Day 2 draft selection, could give the Steelers their best value pickup in the second round.

Here's a look at Bell's scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Chris Bell, WR, Louisville​

• Height: 6 feet 2 inches
• Weight: 222 pounds
• 40-yard dash: N/A (did not test)
• Projection: Mid-to-late second

Strengths​

• Great frame (6' 2", 222 lbs, 31 3/4")
• Solid tracking of deep balls
• Amazing in run-after-catch scenarios
• Underrated speed (4.44-second 40-yard dash projection)
• Finds soft spots in zone coverage with ease

Concerns​

• Footwork issues evident when facing press coverage
• Subpar short-area quickness
• Injury concerns (torn ACL late in 2025)

Stats​

• 2022: 7 receptions, 105 yards, 0 touchdowns
• 2023: 29 receptions, 407 yards, 2 touchdowns
• 2024: 43 receptions, 737 yards, 4 touchdowns
• 2025: 72 receptions, 917 yards, 6 touchdowns

Highlights​

6'2", 222lb Chris Bell accelerating away from DBs and LBs

If your team drafts the stud @LouisvilleFB receiver in the second round, you might've just gotten the steal of the draft. Without his injury history, feel confident he'd be a top 20 pick #GoCardspic.twitter.com/xY1ILXDFMr

— Scouts Vision (@ScoutsVision) March 28, 2026

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