Eagles draft 6-foot-9, 346-pound monster in 3rd round of 2026 NFL Draft

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The Philadelphia Eagles are big fans of big offensive linemen.

They added an even bigger one on Friday night early in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft, taking Markel Bell at No. 68 overall.

Bell is from the University of Miami, where he just played in the national title game.

Now, he comes to Philly with immense size.

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Markel Bell height, weight

At the NFL Combine, Bell measured an official height of 6-foot-9.25.

His official weight: 346 pounds.

Bell measured with an absurd 7-foot-3 wingspan.

He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.36 seconds.

He also has an arm length of 36 inches and 3/8.

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He's originally from Mississippi, where he started his college career at Holmes Community College.

He played two college seasons with the Hurricanes, where he proved he can be a great pass protector.