Jim Bell was drafted No. 289 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Boston College. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #289
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Jim Bell came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Boston College
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
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 1989 classAround pick 289
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Bell.
Florida State
Kent State
Nebraska
Albany State
Boston College in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Boston College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Bell in the 1989 NFL Draft
Jim Bell is a Running back out of Boston College selected No. 289 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Boston College has produced 117 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 Jim Bell drafted?
Jim Bell was selected No. 289 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jim-bell.
What college did Jim Bell play for?
Jim Bell played college football at Boston College in the ACC. See every Boston College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boston-college-eagles.
How did Jim Bell's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/jim-bell.