2015 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: TE Blake Bell

When it comes to finding a sleeper in the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons need to look at Blake Bell, a former quarterback turned tight end from Oklahoma. Bell showed talent at quarterback, running back and tight end in college and could be used as a nice hybrid spot in the pros.

Bell has a ton of natural ability and the right kind of size needed to succeed at tight end at the NFL level. His former experience at quarterback gives him a great understanding of offenses to be able to read defenses and find the right holes in zones.

Blake Bell

Tight End/Fullback

Oklahoma University

Combine/Pro Day Measurements

Height: 6'6-1/4" 

Weight: 252 pounds

Arm length: 33-1/8" 

Hand measurement: 10"

40-yard dash: 4.80 seconds

10-yard split: 1.67 seconds

20-yard shuttle: 4.32 seconds

Three-cone drill: 6.85 seconds

Bench reps: 18 reps

Vertical jump: 33.0" 

Broad jump: 9'8"

Stats (From CFB Stats)

2014: 12 Games Played, 16 Catches, 214 Yards, 4 Touchdowns, 2 Carries, 4 Yards

2013: 12 Games Played, 75 Carries, 255 Yards, 140-of-233 (60.1 percent), 1,648 Yards, 12 Touchdowns, 5 Interceptions

2012: 13 Games Played, 59 Carries, 182 Yards, 11 Touchdowns, 9-of-16 Passing (56.3 percent), 107 Yards

2011: 7 Games Played, 44 Carries, 171 Yards, 13 Touchdowns, 1-of-4 Passing (25.0 percent), 8 Yards, 1 Interception

2010: Redshirted

Scouting Report

Strengths

Bell has the ideal size, length and build for a tight end in the pros. He's got that physical, nasty mindset needed to be an effective blocker and receiver at the pro level. He's been able to catch quite a few passes despite seeing very few targets and doesn't drop many balls.

He's surprisingly quick for a man his size and looks a lot like a younger Owen Daniels with more length. As a blocker, he's able to drive off the ball and understands how to fire low enough to create leverage and push off the line. He also can pass-block when called upon with good hand usage.

Weaknesses

Bell is very inexperienced as a receiver and doesn't know the route tree as well as he could. He was primarily a blocker and doesn't always fire off the line quickly. That could be either a conditioning or an interest thing, but it looked more like a conditioning thing.

At times, he lets his technique as a blocker slip and could get more consistent there. As a route-runner, the same could be said. He doesn't fully understand how and where to cut just yet. A team has a lot of work to do with Bell because he's rawer than a fresh-cut steak. But the potential is there.

How does he fit the Comrade Filter?

Bell has amazing football IQ after playing quarterback, running back, slot receiver and tight end. He's a leader in the locker room and shows a competitiveness that few players have. His production was excellent for his limited playing time as well.

On top of that, he was a senior graduate and was clean off the field, with no arrests or suspensions. Bell was also on the All-Academic Big 12 team three times during his college career. He was never voted a captain, but that's not a huge deal for the Falcons if he wasn't one.

Overview

As a strong blocker, receiver and rusher within an offense, Bell can be effective as an H-back, tight end, fullback and even quarterback depth player. Bell can burn the second-level of a defense and just needs to refine his skills in route running and as a blocker before he can reach his full potential.

His attitude on and off the field is that of someone who wants to play football for a living and is willing to do whatever it takes to help his team. Every NFL team would love a player like Bell in their locker room and on their sidelines. Bell's talent should be enough to keep him in the league for a long time.

How he would fit into the Falcons' plans

Bell will likely go in the fourth round or later. If he's there at the top of the fifth round, the Falcons need to take him and have him compete with Levine Toilolo, Jacob Tamme and Tony Moeaki for a role within the offense that gets him more targets than he saw in college.

Bell has the potential to become a starting tight end who gains around 600 yards on 45-50 catches and scores five or six touchdowns every year. He's also shown the potential to be a competent enough blocker to really help the run game on the strong side every play as well.

All stats used are from Pro Football Focus' Premium Stats, ESPN.com, CFBStats or NFL.com. All combine and pro day info is courtesy of NFLDraftScout.com. All contract information is courtesy of Spotrac.

Scott Carasik is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. He covers the Atlanta Falcons, college football, the NFL and the NFL draft. He's also a Draft Analyst for Pro Football Spot.

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