{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2025}} {{Infobox NFL biography |name=Levi Bell |currentteam=BC Lions |number=98 |position=Defensive lineman |birth_date={{birth date and age|1999|8|6}} |birth_place=Cedar Park, Texas, U.S. |height_ft=6 |height_in=1 |weight_lb=275 |high_school=Cedar Park |college=College of Idaho (2018)<br>Tyler Junior College (2019)<br>Louisiana Tech (2020–2021)<br>Texas State (2022) |undraftedyear=2023 |pastteams= *Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2023}})* *Michigan Panthers ({{USFL Year|2023}}) *Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2023}}–{{NFL Year|2024}})* *Michigan Panthers ({{UFL Year|2024}}) *Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2024}})* *Michigan Panthers ({{UFL Year|2025}}) *BC Lions ({{CFL Year|2025}}–present) |status=Active |highlights=* Second-team All-Sun Belt (2022) |pfr=B/BellLe01 |cflstatus=American|CFL=levi-bell/200988}}
'''Levi Russo Bell''' (born August 6, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the College of Idaho Yotes, Tyler Apaches, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Texas State Bobcats. Bell also had stints in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Ravens, Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts. He was selected by the Michigan Panthers in the sixth round of the 2023 USFL draft, and played for the team on three occasions.
==College career== Bell played college football for the College of Idaho Yotes in 2018, Tyler Apaches in 2019, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs from 2020 to 2021, and for the Texas State Bobcats in 2022.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Levi BELL |url=https://www.bclions.com/?p=2746153 |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=BC Lions |language=en}}</ref> He started his college career at the College of Idaho in the NAIA, making 17 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery in seven games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Russo-Bell - Football |url=https://yoteathletics.com/sports/football/roster/levi-russo-bell/3316 |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=College of Idaho Athletics |language=en}}</ref> Bell then transferred to the JUCO school Tyler Junior College and dressed in nine games, registering 41 tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery.<ref name=":0" />
He later transferred to Louisiana Tech, playing in 13 games in two seasons, making 27 tackles, four sacks and a fumble recovery.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Bell - Football |url=https://latechsports.com/sports/football/roster/levi-bell/8791 |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=LA Tech Athletics |language=en}}</ref> In 2022, Bell transferred again, this time landing at Texas State where he set career highs. He played in 12 games recording 66 tackles, including 13.5 tackles for a loss and five sacks.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Bell - Football |url=https://txst.com/sports/football/roster/levi-bell/9785 |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Texas State Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Bell College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/levi-bell-1.html |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Bell garnered second-team All-Sun Belt honors as a defensive tackle in his final season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-01 |title=Bell, Hergel Named All-Sun Belt; 4 Others Pick Up Honorable Mention |url=https://txst.com/news/2022/12/1/football-bell-hergel-named-all-sun-belt-4-others-pick-up-honorable-mention.aspx |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Texas State Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-01 |title=Sun Belt Announces 2022 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams |url=https://sunbeltsports.org/news/2022/12/1/sun-belt-announces-2022-football-postseason-awards-all-conference-teams.aspx |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=sunbeltsports.org |language=en}}</ref>
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft|height ft=6|height in=0|weight=262|shuttle=4.40|cone drill=7.32|vertical=37.5|broad ft=10|broad in=7|arm span=32 1/8|hand span=9 1/2|note=All values from Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Bell College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1052274&DraftYear=2023 |access-date=August 30, 2025 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>|dash=4.59|ten split=1.53|twenty split=2.53|bench=33}}
=== Baltimore Ravens === After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Bell signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ciardello |first=Keff |date=2023-05-04 |title=Texas State defensive players Mbanasor, Bell sign NFL deals as undrafted free agents |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/college/2023/05/04/texas-state-players-nelson-mbanasor-and-levi-bell-sign-as-nfl-ufas/70185458007/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en}}</ref> He was waived on May 8, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=2023-05-08 |title=Ravens sign Jaquan Amos, waive Levi Bell |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/ravens-sign-jaquan-amos-waive-levi-bell |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Michigan Panthers (first stint) === On February 21, 2023, Bell was selected by Michigan Panthers with the 40th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2023 USFL draft, and was placed on the teams' inactive list.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 21, 2023 |title=2023 USFL Draft recap: 80 players selected across 10 rounds |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/usfl/2023-usfl-draft-follow-every-pick |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Fox Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On May 10, 2023, Bell signed with the Panthers and went on to appear in six games, making 16 tackles and four sacks. He was released on July 25, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Bell Transactions {{!}} The Football Database |url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/levi-bell-bellle03/transactions |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=FootballDB.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Bell |url=https://www.theufl.com/teams/michigan/levi-bell |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250830204604/https://www.theufl.com/teams/michigan/levi-bell |archive-date=2025-08-30 |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=www.theufl.com |language=en}}</ref>
=== Seattle Seahawks === On July 26, 2023, Bell signed with Seattle Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=July 26, 2023 |title=Seahawks Sign CB Andrew Whitaker, CB Chris Steele and OLB Levi Bell |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-cb-andrew-whitaker-cb-chris-steele-and-olb-levi-bell |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Seattle Seahawks |language=en-US}}</ref> On August 30, 2023, Bell was waived and signed to the Seahawks' practice squad. On November 27, 2023, Bell was placed on the Seahawks' practice squad/injured list. He rejoined the practice squad on December 27, 2024, where he spent the remainder of the 2023 NFL season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Gregg |date=August 30, 2023 |title=Seahawks sign 15 to practice squad, including young preseason standouts--and a veteran |url=https://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/nfl/seattle-seahawks/article278798489.html |access-date=August 30, 2025 |website=The News Tribune}}</ref> On January 8, 2024, Bell signed a reserve/future contract to extend his tenure with the Seahawks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=Tim |date=January 8, 2024 |title=Seahawks sign 7 players to reserve/future contracts |url=https://seahawkswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2024/01/08/seahawks-sign-7-players-to-reserve-future-contracts/79975899007/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Seahawks Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> He was waived on May 1, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Corbin K. |date=2024-05-01 |title=Seattle Seahawks Waive Ex-USFL LB Levi Bell |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-levi-bell-waived-roster-free-agency |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Michigan Panthers (second stint) === On May 15, 2024, Bell re-signed with the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clink |first=Jonathan |date=2024-05-15 |title=Michigan Panthers Sign DL Levi Bell |url=https://uflnewshub.com/ufl/michigan-panthers-sign-dl-levi-bell/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=UFL News Hub |language=en-US}}</ref> He did not appear in any games for the Panthers, and was released on July 30, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heilman |first=Michael |date=2024-07-30 |title=Michigan Panthers release linebacker Levi Bell |url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/07/30/michigan-panthers-release-linebacker-levi-bell/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=BGMSportsTrax |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Indianapolis Colts === On July 31, 2024, Bell signed with the Indianapolis Colts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Erickson |first=Joel A. |date=July 30, 2024 |title=Colts sign edge rusher after rash of defensive end injuries |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/07/30/colts-sign-edge-rusher-after-rash-of-defensive-end-injuries/74612289007/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released on August 27, 2025, as part of roster cutdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bretl |first=Paul |date=August 26, 2024 |title=Colts reportedly releasing DE Levi Bell as part of roster cutdowns |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2024/08/26/colts-reportedly-releasing-de-levi-bell-as-part-of-roster-cutdowns/74953468007/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Colts Wire |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Michigan Panthers (third stint) === On October 30, 2024, Bell again re-signed with the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Larsen |first=James |date=2024-10-31 |title=Michigan Panthers Re-Sign Levi Bell & Kai Nacua |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/michigan-panthers-re-sign-levi-bell-kai-nacua/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> He went on to appear in four games, making four tackles, including one tackle for loss, before being released on May 19, 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Heilman |first=Michael |date=2025-05-20 |title=Michigan Panthers sign WR Nehemiah Martinez, release two players |url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/05/20/michigan-panthers-sign-wr-nehemiah-martinez-release-two-players/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=BGMSportsTrax |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Levi Bell Pro Football Stats, Position, College, Draft, Transactions |url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/b/bell04115.html |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=www.profootballarchives.com}}</ref>
=== BC Lions === On August 28, 2025, Bell signed the BC lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was initially signed to a practice roster contract but was immediately requisitioned to the active roster, as the Lions had just suffered multiple injuries to their defensive line simultaneously.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-08-28 |title=B.C. Lions sign former PFF All-American DL Levi Bell |url=https://3downnation.com/2025/08/28/b-c-lions-sign-former-pff-all-american-dl-levi-bell/ |access-date=2025-08-30 |website=3DownNation |language=en-US}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://www.bclions.com/players/levi-bell/200988/ BC Lions bio] * [https://txst.com/sports/football/roster/levi-bell/9785 Texas State Bobcats bio] * [https://latechsports.com/sports/football/roster/levi-bell/8791 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs bio] * [https://www.apacheathletics.com/sports/fball/2019-20/bios/Levi_Russo-Bell Tyler Junior College Apaches bio] * [https://yoteathletics.com/sports/football/roster/levi-russo-bell/3316 College of Idaho Yotes bio]
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