Ronnie Bell is an exciting prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft with some great athletic ability and explosion. He’s a little bit smaller and maybe not as fast as some of the guys ahead of him in this class, but he has a good chance to make an impact on an NFL roster regardless with his football IQ, which is reportedly very high.
Ronnie Bell
Z WR – Michigan Wolverines
HT: 5116
WT: 190
Year: Super Senior
High School: Park Hill (Kansas City, MO)
Rating: 3-star (0.8349)
Projected Draft Grade: Future Starter
Projection: 4th/5th Round
Ronnie Bell scouting notes
Pros:
- Decent speed from Bell who can make things happen after the catch. I don’t think he’s a top-level speedster but he will be effective.
- Flashes some real explosiveness.
- Good footwork allows him to be effective and smooth in and out of the break. Works well through physicality through the route, slips through zone coverage assignments as well.
- Understands some of the deeper nuances to route-running and turning defensive backs to gain leverage.
- Flashes an excellent catch radius. Does a good job of protecting the catch point when he can, using his body as a shield to the football. Sticky hands, makes some incredible catches sometimes.
Cons:
- Struggles to be a consistent receiver.
- Don’t believe he’s necessarily dynamic after the catch. Has the athletic ability to be special but doesn’t stand out in those opportunities.
- Injury history might leave some level of concern.
