Bell was named the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week four times, including after catching nine passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns on October 12, 2019, against Maryland.

[11] He was named first-team All-Big Ten after catching 53 passes for 625 yards and eight touchdowns over six games in the team's COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.

[18] On December 10, 2023, Bell caught the first touchdown of his career on a 41–yard reception from Joe Flacco against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

[20] On September 5, 2024, Bell was waived by the Browns after initially making the 53 man roster, and re-signed to the practice squad.

[21][22] He was promoted to the active roster on September 11, but suffered a hip injury in Week 2 and placed on season-ending injured reserve.