Countdown to Camp: Le’Veon Bell

Countdown to Camp is a series aimed at preparing fans for the Pittsburgh Steelers upcoming training camp by focusing on players who were on the 2016 roster. Each profile will include basic statistics and a hand selected highlight from last year.

Le’Veon Bell 26
Position Running Back
Date of birth February 18, 1992 (age 25)
Place of birth Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg)
High school Groveport (OH) Madison
College Michigan State
NFL Draft 2013 / Round 2 / Pick 48
Career Pittsburgh Steelers (2013-present)

When I hear Le’Veon Bell’s name I think of the term “jackpot”.

That word can be applied so many different ways when talking about Bell. You could say the Steelers hit the jackpot drafting Le’Veon in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. You could say Bell found himself in a jackpot, or trouble, with injuries and suspensions. You could also say he’s hitting the jackpot this season with a franchise tag which makes him the highest-paid player at his position.

Regardless of how you view Bell, one thing is consistent: he is one of, if not the best, running back in the league. It will be interesting to see what Le’Veon can do with a full 16-game season, and where the Steelers end up if he’s available for every game.

Career Stats

Year Age G GS Rush Yds TD Tgt Rec Yds TD
2013 21 13 13 244 860 8 66 45 399 0
2014 22 16 16 290 1361 8 105 83 854 3
2015 23 6 6 113 556 3 26 24 136 0
2016 24 12 12 261 1268 7 94 75 616 2
Career 47 47 908 4045 26 291 227 2005 5

Bell Highlight


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