Jaylen Bell’s Rise at Indiana | Indiana Hoosiers Football News

Sixty-three days until Indiana’s season opener, and the spotlight’s on sophomore defensive back Jaylen Bell — a 5’10”, 169-pound three-star recruit from Union, New Jersey, who played high school ball in Georgia. Bell saw action in 14 games last year, mostly on special teams or in blowouts, but was part of a championship team and ready to step up. Surprisingly, he drew interest from top programs like LSU, Florida State, and Miami — suggesting he may have been underrated by recruiting services. While his size raises questions, last year’s standout D’Angelo Ponds (5’8”, 182 lbs) proved size isn’t everything — and Bell was right there learning alongside him. With talent, pedigree, and a clear path, Bell could be the next big name at cornerback for the Hoosiers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f90ba3916457df52