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Jarrett Bell

NFL Columnist at USA Today

Dad of two with Cool Papa Bell spirit. NFL Columnist, USA Today Sports. Raised in The D, but somehow not discovered by Motown. Michigan State alum, digs Sparty.

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  • 1 day ago | usatoday.com | Jarrett Bell

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cam Ward is officially The Chosen One for the Tennessee Titans. As expected for weeks, the rags-to-riches quarterback was officially christened on Thursday night as the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft – and new face of hope for the rebuilding of a struggling franchise. Ward, who considered entering the draft a year ago but instead transferred to star for a single season at the University of Miami, checked all the boxes. Rocket arm. High football IQ. Leadership.

  • 1 day ago | usatoday.com | Jarrett Bell |Michael Schwartz |Nate Davis |Tyler Dragon |Chris Bumbaca

    If Ryan Poles, the Chicago Bears' general manager is right, the 2025 NFL draft could get "a little wild." Thus these wild times call for boldness. We have your boldness. The draft is just hours away and while no one knows what surprises await on Thursday in Green Bay, Wisconsin, these are some of our best guesses at what shakeups await.

  • 2 days ago | usatoday.com | Jarrett Bell

    BOULDER, Colo. — Deion Sanders wasn’t so much Coach Prime as he reflected on the upcoming NFL draft and the immense attention flowing with one particular prospect. And boy, daddy certainly has a vast collection of fresh receipts. Shedeur Sanders, Deion’s youngest son, is undoubtedly the most polarizing player in the draft. The Colorado quarterback was once considered as a possibility to be chosen No. 1 overall when the draft kicks off on Thursday night at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

  • 4 days ago | usatoday.com | Jarrett Bell

    There’s a whole lot of buzz about running backs as the clock ticks toward the NFL Draft. And so many reasons for the hype. Ashton Jeanty is the Great Superstar Hope of this year’s crop, bolstered by the 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns he ripped off last season for Boise State. He surely fits the profile of a top-five talent – speculation is flowing that Jeanty is a target for trading up -- and is the tip of the iceberg for the deepest pool of running backs in years.

  • 6 days ago | usatoday.com | Jarrett Bell

    BOULDER, Colo. – It’s not just the future of college football that concerns Deion Sanders. The present state of a wild landscape – with liberalized player movement fueled by name, image and likeness (NIL) cash – is daunting enough. “There’s a lot going on in college football, and the NCAA has just washed their hands and they walk away,” Sanders said during a wide-ranging interview with USA TODAY Sports.

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Jarrett Bell
Jarrett Bell @JarrettBell
1 Apr 25

As our ⁦@JacobCamenker⁩ details, scary situation… https://t.co/hTxeNCTJvZ via @USATODAY

Jarrett Bell
Jarrett Bell @JarrettBell
17 Mar 25

A public service announcement: Printable bracket for March Madness predictions, picks in 2025 NCAA Tournament https://t.co/QF4tUIvVuZ via @USATODAY

Jarrett Bell
Jarrett Bell @JarrettBell
9 Mar 25

As my man @mikefreemanNFL details, it’s amazing how a pile of cash can flip a script. https://t.co/ZKEpcAQ7sb via @USATODAY