Former FSU Football Tight End Listed As 2024 NFL Draft 'Under-the-Radar' Prospect

Which team will come away with Jaheim Bell in the later rounds of the NFL Draft?

NFL Draft season is here. Florida State has a multitude of draft prospects, headlined by Jared Verse, Braden Fiske, and Keon Coleman. Those are three big names, but Jordan Travis, Trey Benson, and Jarrian Jones are three more intriguing prospects.

Among the Seminoles in the 2024 NFL Draft class is former Florida State tight end Jaheim Bell, who is a unique prospect. The 6-foot-3, 241-pound tight end is essentially an afterthought when looking at the Seminoles in the draft.

Bell transferred from South Carolina to Florida State this past season, which saw a change in his role. He played primarily tight end and in the slot during his time in garnet and gold, whereas he was used in the backfield more at South Carolina.

As an undersized tight end, it's hard to find a distinct role for Bell in the NFL, but Pro Football Focus lists him as an 'under the radar' Day 3 prospect for teams to keep on their radar.

"After his transfer to Florida State ahead of his senior season, though, his usage became much more vanilla. While he saw more playing time, he was almost exclusively lining up as a tight end or a slot receiver and rarely played out of the backfield, rushing for just two yards on four carries," PFF wrote.

Florida State didn't need to use Bell the same way South Carolina did with a more balanced offense. Evidently, in a star-studded offense, he didn't need to do too much. Still, his body isn't fit for a traditional NFL tight end. A backfield role -- something more like playing full back -- might just make more sense.

"Bell did set career highs in catches (39) and receiving yards (503), but he was somewhat of an afterthought in an offense that featured the likes of Trey Benson, Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson," PFF wrote. "Bell’s overall college production was inconsistent, but his athleticism and versatility could make a creative NFL offensive coordinator very excited."

Bell is a unique prospect for later rounds, though he's not an every-down tight end. For certain teams, he could be a jack-of-all-trades player, lining up in the backfield, a vertical threat as a tight end or even as a playmaker out of the slot.

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