The selection of Bell was announced on ESPN by country music entertainer Kenny Chesney at Levi’s Stadium.
Bell spent four years as a quarterback and short yardage running back for the Sooners before converting to the tight end position this season.
Bell ran for 23 touchdowns between the 2011 and 2012 seasons. As a quarterback in 2013 he was 140 of 233 for 1648 yars with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. He caught 16 passes as a senior in 2014 including four touchdowns.