Kendrell Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers 39th pick

OLB · Georgia, Middle Georgia College · 2001–2007

Games

274

Solo Tackles

20.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Kendrell Bell is a former outside linebacker out of Georgia; Middle Georgia College, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 39th overall pick (round 2) in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played 90 regular-season games from 2001 to 2007, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2001

Round

Round 2

Pick

39th overall

Team

Pittsburgh Steelers

Position

OLB

College

Georgia, Middle Georgia College

Kendrell Bell Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 5 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2001	PIT	14	51	13	16	9	8	0	1	1
2002	PIT	12	27	13	9	4	4	0	2	0
2003	PIT	16	61	19	0	4	0	1	3	1
2004	PIT	3	5	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
2005	KC	13	22	9	0	1.5	0	0	0	0
2006	KC	15	40	6	0	1	1	0	0	0
2007	KC	4	6	2	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		77	212	64	25	19.5	13	1	6	2

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

234 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.64s

Bench Press

24 reps

Vertical Jump

38.5"

Broad Jump

124"

3-Cone Drill

7.25s

Shuttle

4.50s

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