Philadelphia Eagles draft Miami offensive tackle Markel Bell with 68th pick in 2026 NFL Draft

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft.The Philadelphia Eagles selected Miami tackle Markel Bell with the 68th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.‘The Beast’ breakdownA starter for one-and-a-half years at Miami, Bell lined up at left tackle in offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson’s balanced scheme. A juco transfer, he was primarily a rotational backup in 2024 before becoming an underappreciated part of the Hurricanes’ run to the 2025 national title game. He didn’t allow a sack as a senior (at 358 pounds) and got better throughout the season, logging 1,034 offensive snaps, fifth-most in the FBS in 2025.Advertisement