Kahlil Bell
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CHI | 4 | 29 | 76 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | NYJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2 |
| 2011 | CHI | 7 | 79 | 337 | 0 | 19 | 23 | 133 | 1 | 1 | 51 |
| 2009 | CHI | 7 | 40 | 220 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Career Summary
Kahlil Bell was a UCLA running back who played 30 NFL games for Chicago, the New York Jets and Green Bay from 2009 through 2013.
Bell played four seasons at UCLA before beginning his NFL career with Chicago in 2009. He later appeared for the Jets and Packers, with his most extensive professional production coming for the Bears.
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Early Life
Bell was born December 10, 1986, in Santa Rosa, California, and grew up in San Anselmo.
Kahlil Edward Bell was born in Santa Rosa, California, on December 10, 1986. UCLA listed his hometown as San Anselmo, California.
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High School
Bell played running back and defensive back at Marin Catholic High School.
Bell lettered in football at Marin Catholic High School, playing both running back and defensive back for coach Ken Peralta before joining UCLA.
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College Career
Bell rushed for 1,741 yards and 17 touchdowns at UCLA, adding 29 receptions for 196 yards and one touchdown.
Bell played four seasons at UCLA and led the Bruins in rushing in 2008 with 397 yards and seven touchdowns. His freshman campaign ended with 136 yards and two touchdowns against Northwestern in the Sun Bowl, where he shared co-MVP honors.
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Path to the NFL
Bell entered the NFL with Chicago in 2009 after his UCLA career.
Bell began his NFL career with Chicago in 2009. The Bears later re-signed him to a one-year contract before the 2011 season, when he became a larger part of the backfield.
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NFL Career
Bell played 30 NFL games, rushing for 633 yards and adding 22 receptions for 150 yards and one touchdown.
Bell appeared in 20 games over three seasons with Chicago, then spent time with the Jets and Packers. NFL statistics credit him with 148 carries for 633 yards, 22 receptions for 150 yards and one receiving touchdown.
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Career Accomplishments
Bell shared Sun Bowl co-MVP honors as a UCLA freshman and produced a career-high 337 rushing yards for Chicago in 2011.
Bell's UCLA freshman season concluded with shared co-MVP honors at the Sun Bowl after he rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns. In 2011, he led the Bears to rely on him more heavily, rushing for a career-high 337 yards and recording 19 catches for 133 yards and a touchdown.
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Playing Style
Bell combined a rushing role with receiving and kickoff-return work during his UCLA and NFL careers.
Bell contributed as both a runner and receiver at UCLA, and he also returned kickoffs as a freshman. His NFL profile followed a similar versatile path, including 22 career receptions and three kickoff returns.
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Legacy
Bell's football record includes four productive UCLA seasons and a three-year Chicago tenure highlighted by a 121-yard game against Green Bay.
Bell's UCLA career produced 17 rushing touchdowns and a Sun Bowl co-MVP award. His best NFL single-game output came in 2011, when he rushed for 121 yards against Green Bay while making all three of his career starts that season.
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