Beau Bell (American football)

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Beau Bell
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Bell with the Philadelphia Soul in 2017
No. 58, 2
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1986-05-26) May 26, 1986 (age 38)
Tustin, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Tustin
College: UNLV
NFL draft: 2008  / round: 4 / pick: 104
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career Arena League statistics
Totals tackles:255
Sacks:49.5
Interceptions:3
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at ArenaFan.com

James Beaumont "Beau" Bell (born May 26, 1986) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football at UNLV. Bell was also a member of the Omaha Nighthawks, Las Vegas Locomotives, Spokane Shock, BC Lions, Los Angeles Kiss, and Philadelphia Soul.

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Early years

Bell played high school football at Tustin High School in Tustin, California.

College career

Bell played inside linebacker at UNLV. Bell was the 2007 Mountain West Conference Defensive MVP. He played 41 games at UNLV and started 26. He was named league player of the week four times, tying the school record set by former Rebel Randall Cunningham. [1]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Bell was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round (104th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. [2] He was waived on September 5, 2009

Omaha Nighthawks

Bell signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League on August 12, 2010.

BC Lions

On May 17, 2012, Bell was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. [3]

Philadelphia Soul

On February 20, 2015, Bell was traded to the Philadelphia Soul in exchange for Derrick Ross. [4] On January 28, 2016, Bell was assigned to the Soul for the 2016 season. On August 26, 2016, the Soul beat the Arizona Rattlers in ArenaBowl XXIX by a score of 56–42. [5] He earned First-team All-Arena honors in 2017. [6] On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in ArenaBowl XXX by a score of 44–40. [7]

Post-playing career

Albany Empire

In March 2018, it was announced that Bell had joined the Albany Empire as the team's Director of Player Personnel and Pass Rush Coordinator. [8]

Philadelphia Soul

In 2019, Bell returned to the Philadelphia Soul and was Promoted to General Manager / Assistant Head Coach.

Miami Dolphins

On May 12, 2024, Bell was hired by the Miami Dolphins to serve as a pro scout. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "NFL Events: Draft Player Profiles - Beau Bell". NFL.com . Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2008.
  2. ↑ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ Lions Add Trio of Linebackers
  4. ↑ Ryan Venezia (February 20, 2015). "Soul trade FB Ross for LB Bell". www.philly.com. Interstate General Media, LLC. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Soul Defeat Rattlers, 56-42, to Claim AFL Crown". arenafootball.com. August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016. Retrieved August 28, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "AFL Announces All-Arena First and Second-teams". arenafootball.com. August 21, 2017. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Soul Snare Second Straight Foster Trophy in ArenaBowl XXX". arenafootball.com. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved August 27, 2017.
  8. ↑ "ALBANY EMPIRE NAMES BEAU BELL AS DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL". thealbanyempire.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ "AFC East Notes: Allen, Bills, Coleman, Staff, Washington, Jets, Patriots, Slater, Dolphins". profootballrumors.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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