A national champion at Georgia who lines up as a receiver but runs like a tailback, Dillon Bell signed with Minnesota as an undrafted free agent drawing early Deebo Samuel comparisons.
Dillon Bell is a compact, versatile wide receiver who won a national title at Georgia and went undrafted in 2026 before signing with the Vikings. His ability to line up as both a receiver and a runner has made him a training-camp riser in Minnesota, with some evaluators pointing to his tackle-breaking style as reminiscent of Deebo Samuel.
Path to the league
Bell played four seasons at Georgia from 2022 to 2025, including as a freshman on the Bulldogs' 2022 College Football Playoff national championship team. He went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft but signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 25.
Career highlights
Across his Georgia career, Bell caught 119 passes for 1,280 yards and 11 touchdowns while also carrying the ball 51 times for 373 yards and five more scores, showcasing the dual-threat skill set that made him a matchup problem in Athens. He ran a 4.5-second 40-yard dash and posted a 39-inch vertical at the pre-draft combine.
2025 season recap
Bell closed out his Georgia career in 2025 as one of the more versatile weapons in the SEC, continuing to see snaps at both receiver and running back. That production and athleticism carried over into Vikings rookie camp and OTAs, where he quickly stood out as a standout among Minnesota's undrafted class.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Dillon Bell (American football)
- Heavy.com: Vikings Add 1,300-Yard WR Behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Georgia
- Hometown
- Houston, TX, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
