{"id":80566,"date":"2025-07-18T09:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=80566"},"modified":"2025-07-18T09:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:19:25","slug":"chiefs-scouting-report-connecticut-huskies-wr-skyler-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=80566","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs scouting report: Connecticut Huskies WR Skyler Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdad1-3.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/519483100_1375214670948971_5061293373624505055_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=ma5UTN6WTrkQ7kNvwF1oCfD&amp;_nc_oc=AdljI066toT71a8p0j_22xX6ahhRt3bezE-l7WWQE3-45aBHcrhAWATm77z86x3fHzI&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdad1-3.fna&amp;_nc_gid=Axn9PKLvQ2TUSiX-P8VZ5w&amp;oh=00_AfRrf17umUnuvBzlkZ38gTSjFewOwQQ5YycuW8dEcDMzXg&amp;oe=687FEA4B\" alt=\"C\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 h\u00ecnh \u1ea3nh 2 ng\u01b0\u1eddi \u0111ang ch\u01a1i b\u00f3ng \u0111\u00e1, gi\u00e0y \u0111\u00e1 b\u00f3ng v\u00e0 v\u0103n b\u1ea3n\" \/>A judge in Dallas County recently sentenced\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/kansas-city-chiefs\/339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-autotag=\"e91367c2-d7b8-4bec-9359-95947acd6b0e\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/chiefswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/chiefs\/2025\/07\/17\/kansas-city-chiefs-wr-rashee-rice-faces-judge-sentencing-for-2024-accident\/85258099007\/\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\">wide receiver Rashee Rice<\/a>\u00a0for his role in an increasingly infamous multi-car crash last offseason. With the legal process nearing its conclusion,\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/1945876698660294713\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\">ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter<\/a>\u00a0reported that Rice is expected to be suspended by the NFL for a portion of the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Rice is entering the second-to-last year of a second round rookie contract that never pays him more than $2.1 million in a single season. A potential extension could prove costly for Kansas City, but concerns from last year\u2019s incident might push the Chiefs to either trade their best receiver next offseason or let his current deal expire. The\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/pittsburgh-steelers\/356\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-autotag=\"c4d4185f-a327-423a-aa54-67a40f9dee05\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>\u00a0recently\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/45036163\/sources-cowboys-nearing-trade-steelers-wr-george-pickens\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\">made a similar decision<\/a>\u00a0with former second round pick George Pickens.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_al\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"llx\" data-google-query-id=\"CLf0ha2Jxo4DFRNcDwIdpvwF9w\">\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">With questions looming in their wide receiver room, the Chiefs should begin examining their options in the 2026 NFL draft. Similar to the 2025 class, the 2026 draft doesn\u2019t feature many elite wide receivers. However, players like\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/ncaaf\/teams\/connecticut-huskies\/3607\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-autotag=\"0274f22a-69ae-45cf-9fb5-55e65533b72b\" data-t-l=\":b|e|k|\u2691u\">Connecticut<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0<a class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/sportstalk.substack.com\/p\/skyler-bell-wr-connecticut-2026-nfl\" data-t-l=\":b|z|k|\u2691u\">Skyler Bell<\/a>\u00a0give teams options in the late third and early fourth round.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Bell is only listed at 6&#8217;0&#8243;, 185 lbs., but the Huskies deploy him in every role imaginable. He even lines up in the backfield as a running back before going out on routes. Bell is a creative and sudden route runner who generates natural separation with his sharp deceleration and snappy cuts. Cornerbacks struggle to mirror and match his loose athleticism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Play of the Day No. 107: Skyler Bell sluggo gets the corner to bite hard and clears space over the top for an easy 40-yard touchdown (Connecticut vs. Buffalo, 2024). <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/POTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#POTD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AuLIrMALbZ\">pic.twitter.com\/AuLIrMALbZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sam Teets (@Sam_Teets33) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sam_Teets33\/status\/1931407737402847446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Bell\u2019s creativity extends to his route fakes. He uses his head and shoulders to force cornerbacks to bite down before accelerating past them. Bell\u2019s smooth hips allow him to string together multiple cuts or fakes, making him a dynamic route runner capable of creating space in a phone booth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Bell lacks elite burst, but he builds up enough speed to stack cornerbacks downfield and generate big plays. His ball tracking shows up on these deep passes. Unfortunately, Bell\u2019s lack of size makes it difficult for him to compete with defensive backs when isolated in jump-ball situations.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Play of the Day No. 109: Skyler Bell turns on the jets to score from 70 yards out against Buffalo. (Connecticut vs. Buffalo, 2024). <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/POTD?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#POTD<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VHx81aOg4M\">pic.twitter.com\/VHx81aOg4M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Sam Teets (@Sam_Teets33) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sam_Teets33\/status\/1932041325366423699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">After the catch, Bell turns on the jets to break away from defenses and pick up significant yardage. He sees the field well and displays a natural feel for maximizing plays by running into open space. Bell lacks the mass to break tackles consistently, but his speed still makes him a threat on slants, schemed touches and other low-depth plays.<\/p>\n<div class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_al\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"llx\" data-x-c=\"3\" data-google-query-id=\"CJbT47-Jxo4DFbhWDwIdIKY0wA\">\n<article class=\"gnt_pr\">\n<div class=\"gnt_ar_b\">\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Bell must become a more disciplined on-field performer. He takes too much time setting up his routes and shows little urgency. Bell must spend less time trying to shake cornerbacks with fancy releases and more time prioritizing the execution of clean, quick routes that match his quarterback\u2019s timing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gnt_ss\" data-g-r=\"base_sc\" data-ss-u=\"https:\/\/chiefswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/chiefs\/2025\/07\/17\/skyler-bell-connecticut-huskies-scouting-report\/85261395007\/\" data-ss-t=\"Chiefs scouting report: Connecticut Huskies WR Skyler Bell\" data-ss-d=\"The Kansas City Chiefs could add Connecticut Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell in the 2026 NFL draft to continue turning over their receiver room.\"><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"gnt_rr\">\n<div class=\"gnt_x__c gnt_rr_xpst\">\n<aside class=\"gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__pf\" aria-label=\"advertisement\">\n<div id=\"ad-slot-7103-SMG_ChiefsWire_OO-poster-sports-nfl-7-ac1\" class=\"gnt_x_sl gnt_x_p\" data-google-query-id=\"CLj0ha2Jxo4DFRNcDwIdpvwF9w\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/7103\/SMG_ChiefsWire_OO\/poster\/sports\/nfl_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A judge in Dallas County recently sentenced\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0wide receiver Rashee Rice\u00a0for his role in an increasingly infamous multi-car crash last offseason. 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