Kendrell Alexander Bell was born on July 2,1978 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
18 Facts About Kendrell Bell
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Kendrell Bell played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2001 NFL draft.
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Kendrell Bell later played for the Kansas City Chiefs before retiring following the 2007 season.
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Kendrell Bell was a three-sport star in football, basketball, and track and field.
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Kendrell Bell was a two-time Super Prep JUCO 100 selection.
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Kendrell Bell attended the University of Georgia and was a child and family development major and a letterman in football.
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Kendrell Bell started in all sixteen games for the Steelers during his 2001 rookie campaign.
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Kendrell Bell would prove to be an excellent fit for the Steelers defense, notably due to his blitzing abilities.
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Kendrell Bell was voted the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, having accumulated nine sacks on the season.
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Kendrell Bell recorded eight tackles, a sack, and two passes defended.
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In 2002, Kendrell Bell was injured in the first week of the season against New England.
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Kendrell Bell missed the next four games before returning to play against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Kendrell Bell finished the season with 50 tackles, and four sacks.
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Kendrell Bell recorded just two tackles in the game versus the Titans before leaving due to injury in the loss.
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In 2003, Kendrell Bell amassed 99 tackles and five sacks in a down season for the team.
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Kendrell Bell signed with the Kansas City Chiefs and played three seasons with them, recording a total of 2.5 sacks.
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Kendrell Bell then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played 3 seasons.
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Kendrell Bell was released following the 2007 season, after which he retired.