Bell played in five games as a freshman at South Carolina in 2020, recording one reception for 29 yards. As a sophomore in 2021, he played in 13 games with five starts and had 30 receptions for 497 yards and five touchdowns.[5][6][7]
His 2022 season was notable for his lack of carries and touches despite off-season hype coming off the previous year's Dukes Mayo Bowl. His uncle and mother both tweeted and caused a stir regarding the perceived lack of production and usage by the offensive coaching staff.[8] Bell entered the transfer portal on December 5, 2022, signing with the Florida State Seminoles the following Monday.[9][10]
Bell was selected with the 231st overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.[13] The Patriots previously acquired the 231st overall pick from the Chicago Bears in a trade for N'Keal Harry. Bell signed his rookie contract with the Patriots on May 10, 2024.[14] On November 11th, 2024 in his rookie season during a matchup against the Tennessee Titans Bell caught his first career NFL catch.