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New England Patriots pick TE Jaheim Bell in Round 7 of 2024 NFL Draft. Everything you need to know
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Florida State tight end Jaheim Bell has been picked 231 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Bell played at FSU this past season but played at South Carolina from 2020 to 2022.
Here's everything you need to know about Bell.
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Jaheim Bell height and weight
Bell was measured at 6-foot-2-inches and 242 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Jaheim Bell college, hometown
Bell began his college football career at South Carolina in 2020 and played for the Gamecocks for three years before transferring to FSU. He has played this past season in Tallahassee.
He is from Lake City, Florida, but attended Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia.
Jaheim Bell college stats, highlights
Speed and power have been huge factors in Bell's game. This past season he's filled out the tight end role for FSU almost perfectly, acting as a dependable target for the Seminoles' quarterbacks and blocking when needed.
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In 2023, he recorded 503 yards receiving on 39 receptions and two touchdowns. Bell also had two yards on four carries and a touchdown. With a 6-foot-3-inch, 242-pound build, Bell was a force to reckon with for opposing defenses.
Over his college career, he's accumulated 1,260 yards receiving on 95 receptions and nine touchdowns. He's rushed for 84 yards and four touchdowns.
Like a lot of FSU's transfers, Bell had a breakout performance in the Seminoles win over No. 5 LSU , recording two touchdowns in a 45-24 victory.
Jaheim Bell NFL Combine results
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40-yard dash - 4.61 seconds (1.58 10-yard split)
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Bench press (225 pounds) - did not participate
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Vertical jump - 35 inches
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Broad jump - 10.4 inches
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3-cone drill - did not participate
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Shuttle run - did not participate
Jack Williams covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at jwilliams@tallahassee.com or on X @jackgwilliams.
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