Shonn Bell

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Shonn Bell
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Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1974-10-25) October 25, 1974 (age 49)
Waynesboro, Virginia
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Stuarts Draft (VA)
College: Clinch Valley
Undrafted: 1996
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Games started:0

Jamara Riashonn "Shonn" Bell (born October 25, 1974) is an American former Arena football & indoor football defensive lineman. [1] He played college football at Clinch Valley College.

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Early life

Bell was born in Waynesboro, Virginia. [1] Bell played most of his high school football in Germany while his father was stationed there in the Army. His senior year of high school he was moved back to Virginia where he attended Stuarts Draft High School in Stuarts Draft, Virginia.

College career

Upon his graduation, Bell only received attention from Clinch Valley College. Realizing it was his only opportunity, Bell accepted his scholarship to Clinch Valley. Bell finished his career with the Highland Cavaliers with 84 receptions for 1,224 yards and 16 touchdowns. [2] He was an NAIA All-American tight end and All-Virginia tight end.

Professional career

Houston Oilers

San Francisco 49ers

Quad City Steamwheelers

From 2006 to 2007, Bell played for the Quad City Steamwheelers of af2. [3]

Fort Wayne Freedom

In 2008, Bell played with the Fort Wayne Freedom of the Continental Indoor Football League. [4]

Bloomington Extreme

In 2010, Bell signed with the Bloomington Extreme of the Indoor Football League. [5]

Chicago Knights

Coaching career

Bell formally served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Quad City Raiders, a minor league football team in the MFA.

He was named the head football coach at Waynesboro High School on April 18, 2024.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Shonn Bell". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  2. John Crumpacker (July 25, 1998). "When you're from Clinch, 49ers are no cinch". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
  3. "Quad City Steamwheelers Welcome Back Shonn Bell". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. November 16, 2006. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
  4. Stacy Clardie (May 4, 2008). "Fort Wayne Freedom: Quick count with Shonn Bell". The Journal Gazette. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
  5. "Extreme Sign QB Drone along with Defensive players Scott and Bell". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. January 11, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2012.