Kendrell Bell

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Kendrell Bell
Date of birth	July 2, 1980 (age 26)
Place of birth	Augusta, GA
Position(s)	Linebacker
College	University of Georgia
NFL Draft	2001 / Round 2/ Pick 39
Awards	2001 AP NFL Defensive R.O.Y
Statistics	CBS.com DatabaseFootball
Team(s)
2001-2004 2005-present	Pittsburgh Steelers Kansas City Chiefs

Kendrell Alexander Bell (born July 2, 1980 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American football linebacker who currently plays for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. Previously, he played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2001 Bell was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press. He attended the University of Georgia.

1 High School career
2 Junior College Years
3 NCAA College Years
4 External links

[edit] High School career

Bell attended Laney High School in Augusta, Georgia. He was a three-sport star in football, basketball, and track & field. In football, he was an All-State selection and won Atlanta Journal All-South honors. In track & field, he was ranked fifth in the state in the shot put as a senior.

[edit] Junior College Years

Bell attended Middle Georgia Junior College for two years. He was a two-time Super Prep JUCO 100 selection. As a freshman, he played fullback and finished the season with 689 rushing yards. As a sophomore, he garnered six sacks and 132 tackles, and helped lead his defensive unit to a No.1 ranking in the nation.

[edit] NCAA College Years

Bell attended the University of Georgia and was a child and family development major. In football, he finished his career with seven sacks, four interceptions, 153 tackles (10 for a loss), five forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.