Jaylen Bell

BLOOMINGTON, IN - October 25, 2025 - defensive back Jaylen Bell #3 of the Indiana Hoosiers during the game between the UCLA Bruins and the Indiana Hoosiers at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN. Photo By Luke Miller/Indiana Athletics

Photo by: Luke Miller/Indiana Athletics

Position:
DB
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 173
Year:
2nd
Hometown:
Union, N.J.
High School:
Grayson (Ga.)

Career Notes & Records
Appeared in 18 career games with two starts ... Made collegiate debut against Kennesaw State (9/6) in 2025 ... First collegiate start came in Week 2 against Howard (9/12) in 2026.

2026 (Second Season)
Season: Appeared in four games with two starts ... First collegiate start in Week 2 versus Howard (9/12).

North Texas (9/5): Logged four stops ... Played cornerback for most of the second quarter and the entire second half. Howard (9/12): Made first collegiate start. Western Kentucky (9/19): Posted two tackles in the fourth quarter.

2025 (First Season)
Season: Appeared in 14 games ... Made collegiate debut against Kennesaw State (9/6) ... One of 12 true freshmen to make collegiate debut.

Kennesaw State (9/6): Made collegiate debut on special team ... Also saw time on defense. Indiana State (9/12): Made first collegiate tackle as part of a two-tackle game. at Maryland (11/1): Posted three tackles. at Purdue (11/28): Had one stop.

Prep/Personal
Defensive back for head coach Santavious Bryant at Grayson High School ... Consensus three-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3 ... Tabbed top-60 defensive back nationally by Rivals and 247Sports ... Rated a top-75 recruit in Georgia per Rivals and 247Sports ... Garnered second-team all-region as a junior ... Career totals include 128 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, six interceptions and 25 pass breakups ... Totaled 24 tackles with 4.0 tackles for loss as a senior ... Added two interceptions and six pass breakups ... Made 46 tackles with 1.0 tackle for loss, one interception and nine pass breakups as a junior ... Made 27 stops as a sophomore and 31 as a freshman ... Pulled in three interceptions and added seven pass breakups in his first prep season.