19 Facts About Yeremiah Bell

Yeremiah Neavius Bell was born on March 3,1978 and is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League.

Yeremiah Bell played college football for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft.

Yeremiah Bell then remained with the Dolphins as a starter for three further seasons.

Yeremiah Bell attended George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, Kentucky, where he was a three-year letterman in football as a defensive back and wide receiver.

Yeremiah Bell lettered in basketball as well as in baseball, starting as a senior with former Major League pitcher Matt Ginter.

Yeremiah Bell was not highly recruited while in high school, and without a full scholarship offer he began doing hard labor in a central Kentucky steel mill for $8 per hour.

Yeremiah Bell made the team, but contemplated quitting during two-a-day practices his freshman year.

Yeremiah Bell was named a 2001 All-American, two time All-Ohio Valley Conference safety, and was the OVC defensive player of the year.

Yeremiah Bell was selected in the sixth round by the Miami Dolphins and signed to the team's practice squad.

Yeremiah Bell played in 13 games recording 10 tackles in primarily a special teams and reserve role before suffering a broken leg late in the season.

Yeremiah Bell finished second on the squad with 14 stops on special teams, where he recovered a fumble.

In 2007 Yeremiah Bell was a restricted free agent and he signed a tender that he received from the Dolphins.

Miami's leading tackler in 2008, and 2009, Yeremiah Bell signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the Dolphins on the eve of free agency.

Yeremiah Bell finished the season with 114 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 3 interceptions.

In 2009 Yeremiah Bell received a Pro Bowl selection after Antoine Bethea and the Indianapolis Colts went to the Super Bowl.

In 2010, Yeremiah Bell started all 16 games, recording 101 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles with one recovery and one interception.

Yeremiah Bell was signed by the New York Jets on May 18,2012, to a one-year $1.4 million contract.

Yeremiah Bell signed with the Arizona Cardinals on March 13,2013.

Yeremiah Bell has a daughter, Yamia, born July 23,2000, and a son, Brayden, born December 15,2003.