Browns Signed Third-Round WR David Bell

According to Tom Pelissero, the Browns and third-round WR David Bell have agreed to terms on Bell’s rookie deal. 

He’s the first member of Cleveland’s draft class to sign. 

Rd	Player	Pos.	Note
3	Martin Emerson	CB
3	Alex Wright	DE
3	David Bell	WR	Signed
4	Perrion Winfrey	DT
4	Cade York	K
5	Jerome Ford	RB
6	Michael Woods II	WR
7	Isaiah Thomas	DE
7	Dawson Deaton	C

 

Bell, 21, was a three-year starter at Purdue. He was named the Big Ten freshman of the year and made first-team all-conference his final two seasons, as well as first-team All-American in 2021. 

He’s projected to sign a four-year deal worth $5,044,908 that includes a signing bonus of $849,024. 

During his three-year college career, Bell appeared in 29 games with 26 starts and recorded 232 receptions for 2,935 yards and 21 touchdowns.