He attended Robert A. Millikan High School, where he played quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback.
In 1999, he was granted an additional year of eligibility due to a medical hardship, after his season was cut short from a surgery that removed bone spurs from his right heel.
[1] Bell was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2001 NFL draft, and made the roster based on his strong special teams play.
On November 17, he was placed on the injured reserve list after breaking his right forearm while covering a punt against the Indianapolis Colts.
On March 13, 2006, Bell was signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Giants and was moved to safety during the season.
Bell aggravated a back injury while working out during the offseason and was placed on the injured reserve list on July 25, 2007.
He joined Masters Private Client Group, where he is currently a partner, specializing in professional athletes and entertainers and their unique financial needs.
Also in 2022 Bell became part of the NFL coverage on Sky Sports, covering their live Sunday games in-studio.