Jaylen Bell brings freshman speed and coverage upside to Indiana’s secondary
In the 2025 season, Jaylen Bell appeared in 13 games as a true freshman for Indiana and logged his first collegiate tackle against Indiana State, showing the early trust coaches had in him to get on the field right away.[12] His best differentiators are quickness and coverage ability: EA’s College Football ratings list him with 90 speed, 91 acceleration and strong zone/man coverage traits, which points to a DB built for range and recovery.[3] He looks like a developmental fit for teams wanting a young, athletic defensive back with upside rather than an instant shutdown presence.[3][12]
