Blake Bell

Blake Bell

32-Year-Old Tight EndTE
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Despite a 2022 season marred by injury, the Chiefs and Bell linked up on a one-year contract to keep in him in Kansas City's tight end room for 2023. The 6-6, 252-pounder still managed to reel in a touchdown in his brief run on the field, finishing the campaign with two grabs for 20 yards over just three games. Bell and third-year player Noah Gray figure to vie for snaps alongside star tight end Travis Kelce, but neither warrants much fantasy consideration unless Kelce were to miss any time. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $1.17 million contract with the Chiefs in March of 2023.
Largely out of rotation in 2023
TEKansas City Chiefs
January 17, 2024
Bell reeled in five of his nine targets for 26 yards and a touchdown during the 2023 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Bell provided a serviceable backup veteran tight end for the Chiefs in 2023, but he sat clearly behind Travis Kelce and Noah Gray in the pecking order. Belldozer's contract expires following the season, so it wouldn't be shocking if the 31-year-old looks into the open market for another spot in 2024 after three seasons with the Chiefs. Bell has tallied no more than 11 receptions in a season since his rookie year, so he's not a fantasy asset to consider next season, regardless of the uniform he dons.
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How do Blake Bell's 2023 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
1.6
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.12
 
% Team Air Yards
0.7%
 
% Team Targets
1.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
3.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
55.6%
 
Drop Rate
22.2%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.0
 
% Targeted On Route
14.8%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.43
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Blake Bell's measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"
 
Weight
252 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.80 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.32 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
116 in
 
Bench Press
14 reps
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Bell recorded just nine catches for 87 yards on 13 targets in 16 games during the 2021 season and has logged double-digit receptions just twice since entering the NFL in 2015. The veteran tight end still hasn't caught a touchdown pass in his career and heads into the coming season battling with Noah Gray and Jody Fortson for slotting behind top option Travis Kelce.
Bell spent the 2020 season with the Cowboys but was unable to carve out a consistent role in Dallas, finishing up with just 11 catches for 110 yards on 15 targets. He returns to Kansas City to fill a backup role behind star tight end Travis Kelce. Bell should enter the picture if the Chiefs go with two tight ends, though rookie Noah Gray could be in the mix as well depending on how he fares in training camp.
The journeyman tight end is now on his fifth team in five seasons after signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys. Bell is a capable blocker but extremely limited as a receiver, and the 15 targets he saw in the Chiefs' pass-happy attack last year were his most since he was a rookie in 2015. There could be more opportunities in Dallas behind a less established starter in Blake Jarwin, but even as an occasional red-zone weapon Bell doesn't have much upside, and the next touchdown he scores in the NFL will be his first.
Bell moves on to another franchise, his fourth in five seasons. Despite seeing triple-digit offensive snaps in all four years as a pro, Bell has topped 10 receptions just once, back when he was a rookie in 2015. However, he may be positioned for a larger role in 2019, potentially positioning himself as the backup in an offense that frequently uses sets with two tight ends. Demetrius Harris held that job last season, seeing 366 offensive snaps in 15 games. Even so, it's worth noting Harris hauled in just 12 passes, so, as long as Travis Kelce remains healthy, Bell shouldn't see a ton of targets.
Bell's career is trending in the wrong direction after seeing his receptions (four), yards (85) and targets (nine) all decrease in his sophomore campaign. The converted quarterback wasn't able to see the field on a consistent basis despite not having much competition at the tight end position. The new front office in San Francisco brought in more tight ends to compete for snaps, so Bell will be on the outside looking in if he doesn't show significant improvement this preseason.
Despite being a fourth-round pick, the former Oklahoma quarterback was considered a project heading into the 2015 season due to his lack of experience at tight end. Injuries and the trade of Vernon Davis opened up some snaps for Bell down the stretch, and he finished with 186 yards on 15 receptions. He was a red-zone specialist in college, and his 6-foot-6 frame makes him an excellent target close to the goal line. Vance McDonald is expected to be the starter out of training camp, but there's potential for Bell to elevate himself into that role at some point this season. If he develops as the 49ers hope, he could eventually become a fantasy-relevant tight end.
It was a bit surprising to the 49ers take Bell in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft, but a 6-foot-6 frame and a strong combine apparently caught general manager Trent Baalke's attention. Bell - who was formerly a quarterback - finished four of his 16 receptions in the end zone as a senior at Oklahoma in 2014. His ability to score in the red zone could pay dividends for both him and the team, but the rookie tight end will likely require a strong training camp to earn a spot on the 53-man roster to being the season.
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Draws first target since Week 8
TEKansas City Chiefs
December 20, 2023
Bell played 10 of 65 snaps on offense and failed to haul in his lone target in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Patriots.
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Snaps drop down in Kelce's return
TEKansas City Chiefs
September 20, 2023
Bell went without a target across 14 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-9 win over the Jaguars.
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Scores in Kelce's absence Thursday
TEKansas City Chiefs
September 7, 2023
Bell brought in two of three targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 21-20 loss to the Lions on Thursday night.
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Re-signs with Chiefs
TEKansas City Chiefs
March 24, 2023
Bell and the Chiefs agreed to a one-year contract Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Small involvement late in 2022
TEKansas City Chiefs
January 17, 2023
Bell caught his only target for three yards during the Week 18 victory versus the Raiders.
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