Skyler Bell
Buffalo BillsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Wisconsin · Big Ten
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 36 | 27 | 398 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 11 | 45 | 39 | 301 | 1 | 254 |
| 2024 | 13 | 58 | 50 | 868 | 5 | 66 |
| 2025 | 12 | 139 | 96 | 1,175 | 9 | 19 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
UConn · 2026 draft class
Skyler Bell took the college football world by storm in 2025, transforming from a Wisconsin transfer into UConn's first-ever First Team AP All-American and a Biletnikoff Award finalist. The Bronx native's winding path-from The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, to Wisconsin, and finally to UConn-culminated in a record-shattering season that established him as one of the most productive receivers in the country. Bell's 2025 numbers were staggering: 101 receptions for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns, all UConn single-season records. His route-running is the foundation of his game, featuring snappy cuts and natural separation ability. Bell uses head and shoulder fakes, sluggo routes, and quick footwork to lose defenders in their breaks. His vision after the catch creates YAC opportunities, and his acceleration allows him to overtake defenders when building speed. At Wisconsin in 2022, Bell earned honorable mention Freshman All-American honors with 30 catches for 444 yards and five touchdowns. The transfer to UConn unlocked his full potential in a featured role. At 6'0", 185 pounds with 4.4 speed, Bell brings legitimate wheels that translate to taking the top off defenses. However, he's plagued by inconsistency-five or more drops in each of the past three seasons. He struggles against press coverage, lacks ideal play strength, and doesn't perform well through contact. His limited catch radius and inability to break tackles further constrain his ceiling. Bell projects as a slot or movement Z receiver with mismatch creation ability-a Day 3 selection with potential to contribute immediately in the right system.
Strengths
- Elite route running with snappy cuts and natural separation
- 101 catches
- 278 yards
- 13 TD in 2025 (all UConn records)
- Biletnikoff Award finalist and AP First Team All-American
- 4.4 speed creates deep threat ability
- Excellent vision after catch for YAC opportunities
- Alignment versatility-slot and outside
- Quick footwork with natural hip sink
- Head/shoulder fakes and sluggo routes in arsenal
Concerns
- Persistent drop issues-5+ drops in each of past 3 seasons
- Struggles to detach from press-man coverage
- Limited play strength and catch radius
- Doesn't play ball well through contact
- Takes too long on some routes to develop
- Not a tackle-breaker due to lack of mass
- Elongated release against physical corners
- Contested catch situations are problematic
- Freelances too much on route fakes
Honors
AP First Team All-American (2025)-first in UConn history; Biletnikoff Award finalist; Senior Bowl invitee; East-West Shrine Bowl invitee; Freshman All-American HM (2022)