Jalen Bell

Jalen Bell
Bell with Toronto Argonauts in 2026
No. 93 – Toronto Argonauts
PositionDefensive lineman
Roster status
Active
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (2001-11-01) November 1, 2001 (age 24)
Listed height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight
280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High schoolMartin Luther King Jr. (Detroit, Michigan)
CollegeMississippi Valley State (2019–2022)
Tennessee State (2023–2024)
Memphis (2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
Stats at CFL.ca

Jalen Bell (born November 1, 2001) is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, Tennessee State Tigers and Memphis Tigers.

Early life

Bell was born on November 1, 2001. He attended Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School in Detroit, Michigan. Bell committed to play college football at University of Akron but flipped to Mississippi Valley State University after a coaching change.

College career

Bell played college football for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils from 2019 to 2022, Tennessee State Tigers from 2023 to 2024 and Memphis Tigers in 2025. In 30 games at Mississippi Valley State, he had 113 tackles, including 26.5 for loss, 12 sacks, forced forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.

On January 16, 2023, Bell transferred to Tennessee State University. In his first season, he suffered an injury in the opener and missed the rest of the year. In 2024, Bell played in four games, recording 24 tackles, with seven for loss and 2.5 sacks.

Bell transferred again to University of Memphis for the 2025 season where he played in all 13 games with 12 starts. He had 36 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, two sacks and one interception.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m)		255 lb
(116 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 2 in
(1.88 m)		5.06 s1.78 s2.82 s4.78 s7.38 s26.5 in
(0.67 m)		8 ft 2 in
(2.49 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro day

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Toomer signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He made his CFL debut in the opener against the Montreal Alouettes but made his first tackle the following week against the Ottawa Redblacks. On July 21, Bell was signed to the practice roster. On August 28, he was elevated to the active roster against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and had two tackles. Bell reverted to the practice roster the following week. On October 15, he was promoted to the active roster. Against the 0–16 Redblacks, Bell rushed for a two-point conversion for the go-ahead score but the Argonauts ended up losing, 39–40.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Jalen BELL, DL". stats.cfl.ca. Archived from the original on October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Jalen Bell - 2025 - Football". University of Memphis Athletics. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  3. ↑ Dylan, Jonah (September 4, 2025). "How personal loss fuels Memphis football defensive lineman Jalen Bell on and off the field". The Commercial Appeal. Archived from the original on October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Jalen Bell - 2022 - Football". Mississippi Valley State University Athletics. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ Hoffman, Jarrett (January 17, 2023). "Tennessee State grabs All-SWAC defensive lineman from transfer portal". hbcusports.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Jalen Bell - 2024 - FOOTBALL". Tennessee State University. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Jalen Bell College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Jalen Bell College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Boatmen Ink Two Americans". OurSports Central. April 10, 2026. Archived from the original on May 13, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Toronto Argonauts make seven changes, will start Nolan Ulm against Lions". 3DownNation. July 24, 2026. Archived from the original on August 24, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Toronto Argonauts to debut two new starters against Roughriders". 3DownNation. August 28, 2026. Archived from the original on September 26, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Chad Kelly returns as Toronto Argonauts swap four starters against Ottawa". 3DownNation. October 15, 2026. Archived from the original on October 18, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  13. ↑ Bordignon, Griff (October 17, 2026). "Toronto Argonauts provide salvation to the winless in loss to Ottawa (& seven other thoughts)". 3DownNation. Archived from the original on October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.