Markel Bell

2024 (Junior): Key member of offensive line that helped pave way for No. 1 offense in nation in both points per game (43.9) and yards per game (537.2)…Saw action in 12 games and made five starts in debut season at Miami…­ Helped offensive line to spot on Joe Moore Award Honor Roll at midseason, honoring nation’s top-performing units…Assisted in leading offense to 529-yard output in season-opening win at Florida (Aug. 31)…Made first start of career at left tackle and helped Hurricanes amass 549 yards in win over Florida A&M (Sept. 7)…Started in dominating win over Ball State (Sept. 14) where Hurricanes piled up season-high 750 yards of offense…Helped guide offense to fourth straight 500-yard performance (592) with start at left tackle at USF (Sept. 21)…Started in come-from-behind wins at Virginia Tech (Sept. 27) and California (Oct. 5), where Miami totaled 508 yards and 575 yards, respectively…Enjoyed strong performance at Louisville (Oct. 19), helping offense to win and 538 yards…Played in wins over Florida State (Oct. 26) and Duke (Nov. 2)….Helped lead Miami to another 500-yard performance vs. Wake Forest (Nov. 23), guiding Hurricanes to win with 508 yards… Saw action in 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl against Iowa State (Dec. 28), where Hurricanes totaled season-high 308 rushing yards.

Before Miami: One of nation’s top-ranked junior college players…Four-star prospect ranked No. 4 junior college recruit overall and No. 1 offensive lineman by 247Sports…Rated No. 12 player in junior college regardless of position and No. 2 offensive tackle in On3 Industry Rankings…Spent first two seasons of collegiate career at Holmes C.C…Earned NJCAA All-Region honors after a dominant final season at Holmes C.C. in 2023…Chose Miami over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State and Ole Miss, among others.