Will compete for playing time at inside linebacker . . . Had limited practice time in the spring . . .
2005: A top reserve at inside linebacker as a sophomore . . . Made a season-high eight tackles in the season opener against Georgetown (Sept. 3) . . . Had a tackle for loss against the Tigers . . . Also made five stops against West Virginia (Sept. 10) . . . Served as a game captain against Chattanooga (Oct. 1) . . .
2004: Totaled 14 tackles . . . Recorded a season-best four stops, including one for a loss, in the 49-17 win over Gardner-Webb (Nov. 6) . . . Had three tackles in the 56-0 decision vs. Johnson C. Smith (Sept. 25) . . . Posted two stops against Georgia Southern (Sept. 18) and Appalachian State (Oct. 23) . . .
2003: Did not see game action . . .
High School: A 2003 graduate of Cheatham County Central HS . . . A two-time all-region selection at tight end . . . Selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game . . . Team captain and Defensive Most Valuable Player . . . Was also his school’s Offensive Receiver MVP . . . Named the WQSV-Radio MVP by the local media . . . Had 18 receptions for 291 yards and four touchdowns . . . Also rushed for 56 yards on 11 carries . . . Totaled 64 tackles on defense to go with 10 sacks and five forced fumbles . . . Recipient of the McPherson Award for leadership and athletic scholarship . . . Four-year letterman . . .
Personal: Majoring in computer science . . . Born Jan. 10, 1985 in Nashville . . . Son of Curtis and Renee Bell.
Justin Bell’s Career Statistics
Year Solo Asst Total TFL-Yds Sacks-Yds Int-Yds
2004 10 4 14 1-1 0-0 0-0
2005 12 17 29 2-9 1-8 0-0
Career 22 21 43 3-10 1-8 0-0
