Farley Bell was drafted No. 155 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #155
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How Farley Bell came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Cincinnati
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 155
Who came off the board on either side of Farley Bell.
Idaho
Penn State
Ohio State
Baylor · 2× Pro Bowl
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Farley Bell in the 1980 NFL Draft
Farley Bell is a Linebacker out of Cincinnati selected No. 155 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Cincinnati has produced 74 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Farley Bell drafted?
Farley Bell was selected No. 155 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/farley-bell.
What college did Farley Bell play for?
Farley Bell played college football at Cincinnati in the Big 12. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Farley Bell's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/farley-bell.