Marcus Udall Bell (born July 19, 1977) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for three seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. Bell was drafted by the Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft (116th). Bell also played one year for the Houston Texans.
"He (Bell) was the best inside linebacker I have ever coached." University of Arizona Coach Dick Tomey
UofA Defensive Coordinator Rich Ellerson stated: "there's not a harder worker than Marcus".
Bell's High School coach Mike Morgan recently said "There was not a harder working player, studying film and putting time in to be a great player."
Great games
Bell anchored the U of A defense and held the mighty Nebraska running attack to under 100 yards rushing in the 1998 Holiday Bowl, UofA won 23-20.
Bell recorded nation high 21 tackles in one game at Washington as a junior.
Bell and the UA defense held USC to minus-20 yards rushing in its 31-24 win over the Trojans in 1999, Bell had a team-high nine tackles and an interception in the game.
Against ASU in 1999, Wildcat linebacker Marcus Bell recovered a fumble giving possession to Arizona, they scored, and won the game.