Chris Bell

Chris Bell's rookie season outlook is tied heavily to his recovery timeline after suffering an ACL injury late in 2025, but Miami offers a strong long-term landing spot given the lack of pass-catching depth. The former Louisville standout brings legitimate alpha traits and was one of college football's premier target earners before getting hurt. Miami can afford to be patient, potentially setting Bell up for a larger role once healthy in an offense lacking long-term answers at receiver. He's a better dynasty investment than immediate redraft target, though his upside remains appealing if he returns to full strength quickly.

Bell was a perimeter wide receiver throughout his collegiate career (91.2% out wide). He's a muscular wide receiver with a compact build who profiles as a chain-moving possession receiver who can provide some juice after the catch. Bell was an underneath threat in 2025 with a 9.4 aDOT. He was fed a STEADY diet of horizontal routes (drag, slant, etc). 63.2% of his targets were within nine yards of the line of scrimmage or behind it. Bell does a good job of using his strength and quick first step off the line to win with those route types. Bell's hips are stiff as he isn't the most fluid receiver when he's asked to sink his hips and throttle down quickly. His steps get choppy, and it's not a fluid process. This explains why he was deployed in the way that he was in 2025 by Louisville. I'm enamored with the idea of Bell turning into a power slot with his skillset. He utilizes his muscular build well after the catch. Bell had 20 missed tackles forced over the last two seasons. He also logged two seasons with at least 7.2 yards after the catch per reception. Bell moves like a running back with the ball in his hands. He's quick and decisive with the ball in his hands, but he also has the patience to allow his blocks to develop and create running lanes. Dynasty Outlook: The Dolphins selected Bell in the third round of the NFL Draft. He is recovering from a torn ACL, and the Dolphins have the luxury of being patient with him in 2026, so I don't expect him to come screaming out of the gate. I liked Bell as a prospect, but I didn't love him. I do absolutely love this landing spot, though. The Dolphins also drafted Caleb Douglas in the third round and Kevin Coleman Jr. in the fifth round. I'm not worried about Douglas, as I didn't like his analytical profile or his film. Bell could start slow in 2026, but he could be the team's WR1 down the stretch if he can flash his preinjury form in his rookie season. Bell could easily enter 2027 as the team's WR1, so if you're looking for a big-time upside swing in your rookie draft, then it's Bell. I'm willing to absorb the risk in the middle of the second round.