Bell's Combine Performance Boosts Draft Stock

0:00On March 1st, the 2026 NFL Combine is underway this week, wrapping up drills on Sunday. Two current Wisconsin Badgers made the cut, wide receiver Vinny Anthony and defensive in Mason Riker. But the real buzz centers on a former Badger turning heads as a top performer. Skyler Bell played at Wisconsin from 2021 to 2023, where he showed flashes but got limited snaps after a coaching change. He transferred to Yukon and broke out big time, hauling in 50 catches for 860 yards in 5 scores one year, then topping that. With 101 receptions, 1,278 yards, and 13 touchdowns the next. Both Anthony and Riker already impressed at other offseason events like the Senior Bowl and East West Shrine Bowl, boosting their draft profiles. Bell skipped most Shrine Bowl practices, but built serious hype heading into the Combine. On day 3, with quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers on the field, Bell tested

1:01elite at 6 feet, 192 pounds. He blazed a 4.440 yard dash, hit a 41 inch vertical jump, ran crisp routes, snagged passes with sure hands, and dominated the gauntlet drill. Bell's strong showing puts him squarely in day 2 draft talk now, proving he's ready for the pros after his college surge.