David Bell, WR, Purdue
NFL Draft analysis for David Bell, WR, Purdue
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Draft Scouting Report:
Rating: 80.28 (Long-term starter)
Pro Comparison: Keenan Allen
Strengths:
Great body control. Great catch radius. Sure-handed receiver. Eyes turn upfield quickly post-catch. Works open for his quarterback as the play develops. Does a great job of tracking the football downfield. Creates separation at the route stem. Fights through contact.
Weaknesses:
Below-average top-end speed. Shorter arms. Needs to clean up his footwork off the snap. Not explosive into his breaks. Consistent produer for three years.
Accolades:
- 2021: Consensus first-team All-America (93 rec, 1,286 yards)
- Two-time first-team All-Big Ten (2020, 2021)














