A I-AA All-America Candidate ... Super Prep, Scholastic Magazine and Schutt's High School All American in 1995, he started all 11 games for the Bulls in 1997 at left guard, joining 11 game starters Ivan Alicot and Joey Sipp to anchor the line ... Has switched jersey number to 71 (from 75) in 1998...A hard worker and one of the strongest players on the team ... In USF's first-ever scrimmage, September 25, 1996, Bell asked Coach Leavitt to run every play behind him at left guard ... The result was 10 straight runs for a 60-yard scoring drive... Enjoyed outstanding 1998 Spring season. Shoulders are so big and wide, USF had to special order shoulder pads to fit.
SOUTH FLORIDA - 1997: Proved versatile and athletic for the Bulls, playing both right and left guard, in addition to spot duty on defensive line and at fullback in short yardage situations.
PREP - First-team 6A all-state choice as a two way lineman at Bradenton Manatee High School... Played in prestigious Florida-Georgia All-Star Game in 1995 ... All-state as a junior and senior... On defensive line, he forced three fumbles in 1995 ... Coached by Paul Maechtle ... Also won 1995 6A state weightlifting championship.
PERSONAL - Born March 27, 1977 in Bradenton... Given name is Cedric Jermain Bell... Nicknamed "Big Bell" ... Enjoys reading, video games, and music.
