Eagles fans might not know much about the team’s third round pick, but it was obvious right away that Miami OT Markel Bell is an absolute unit. At 6-foot-9, the incoming rookie will be the tallest offensive lineman on the team, which is really impressive given how large Jordan Mailata is, and a quick look at his tape should make people excited that he’s now on Philadelphia’s roster.
There was a run on offensive tackles really early in the first round, and while the Eagles had to move on from their Top 4 options, they were able to get a really good developmental guy in the third round.
This is the first OL draft pick for the Eagles in over 13 years that Jeff Stoutland hasn’t had a hand in helping to select, so how Bell fits into the new scheme with the new OL coach is less predictable than previous years, but he still checks all the boxes.
What do you think of the pick? Can Bell be the future of the RT position in Philly? Let us know in the comments!
Here’s what some analysts around the league had to say about the move:
Just gonna leave this here pic.twitter.com/pphvykEpWp
Zero sacks allowed in 558 pass pro snaps for Markel Bell in 2025. Even bigger, he showed up in the biggest moments: • CFP v Texas A&M (25 pass pro snaps): 0 pressures• National title v Indiana (34 pass pro snaps): 0 pressures• CFP vs Ole Miss (51 snaps): 1 pressure
Bell (6-9, 346) spent his first two seasons at Holmes Community College before transferring to Miami. He started 21 games in total for the Hurricanes, including 16 last season. He earned 2025 third-team All-ACC recognition.Bell’s wingspan? 87 1/8” https://t.co/J61kXbxpvc
#Eagles drafting Markel Bell here in the third. He’s a massive offensive tackle with excellent feet in pass protection and the length (36⅜-inches) to make it difficult for edge rushers to get around him. The Eagles also brought him in for a 30 visit.pic.twitter.com/bqYExljn75
Markel Bell is responsible for my favorite clip of the 2025 season which is how you should scout. Great pick by Eagles. pic.twitter.com/kUxpkY0OyW
Bell, 21, fits the profile of someone who is hard to find. He'll dwarf even Jordan Mailata: 6-9 1/4, 346 pounds, 36 3/8-inch arms, 87 1/8-inch wingspan. As @dpbrugler wrote, "requires an Uber pickup to get around him." There was speculation that the Eagles would go with…
cawing and flapping my arms like they're wings pic.twitter.com/n6WoE32RCl
MARKEL BELL PANCAKING A MAN pic.twitter.com/302vgOsm1U
New @Eagles OT Markel Bell's move block on D'Angelo Ponds might be the funniest rep in the NCAA last season. pic.twitter.com/Ln5gO45a2S
No. 68, Philadelphia Eagles: Markel Bell, OT, MiamiSuch an obvious Eagle. Massive player with long arms, but I think his tools in pass pro are actually pretty good. Going to the Eagles draft and stash program should be good for him
The Philadelphia Eagles just drafted one of the most fascinating players in the 2026 NFL Draft in Miami OT, Markel Bell.He is 6'9'', 346 lbs., 87 INCH WINGSPAN and ran a 5.36 40 yard at the NFL Combine.Did not give up a sack last year. He played LT and Francis Mauigoa played… pic.twitter.com/Kifuw1UMZ0
Markel Bell was drafted in round 3 with pick 68 in the 2026 draft class. He does not qualify for a #RAS due to a lack of measurements.https://t.co/oxAsQIT8Yr pic.twitter.com/jRLl7O50cn
Eagles third-round pick Markel Bell is a ginormous tackle. Edge rushers struggled to get around his 6-9, 346-pound frame and 36-inch arms. He often plays with high pad level due to his size and struggles against quick pass rushers. He’s worth developing. He has the physical tools…
Tough, resilient, hard working. Markel Bell has earned every bit of it.@CanesFootball | #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/5bSG3r9osB
— Miami Hurricanes Football (@CanesFootball) April 25, 2026