Chris Bell's NFL Draft Stock Soars

0:00It's April 23rd, NFL news today starts now, AI powered and always on. Louisville-Wire receiver Chris Bell had a breakout final college season that had him pegged as a first-round talent for the 2026 NFL. Draft, but a torn ACL in late November, derailed those plans and dropped his stock. Five months into rehab, he's way ahead of schedule, and with the draft just over 24 hours away, Scouts now see him as a solid second round. Saints fans lit up when Bell mentioned at the NFL Combine that his old Louisville teammate, now their quarterback Tyler Show, put in a good word, with GM Mickey Loomis and the front office. Over four seasons with the Cardinals, Bell hauled in 151 catches for 2,166 yards and 12 touchdowns. With nearly half that production crammed into just 10 games last year, earning him an 81.8 pro football focus grade while dropping, only 3 of 106 targets. At 6 foot 2 and a half, 222 pounds with 4.3 speed, he's drawing real interest as a potential

1:06Friday night's steal. For New Orleans, keeping everyone watching how his recovery pays off on draft night.