He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Florida State Seminoles.

[2][3][4] Bell played in five games as a freshman at South Carolina in 2020, recording one reception for 29 yards.

[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.