Marcus Bell was drafted No. 123 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 86 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #123
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 86
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1426th at Memphis
The pick
How Marcus Bell came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Memphis
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
86 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 86
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1426th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 857% of career value
- Final season
- 20065 years after the draft
Around pick 123
Who came off the board on either side of Marcus Bell.
Nebraska
USC
Northern Illinois
Florida
Memphis in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Marcus Bell
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Arizona
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marcus Bell in the 2001 NFL Draft
Marcus Bell is a Defensive tackle out of Memphis selected No. 123 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft. 86 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Marcus Bell drafted?
Marcus Bell was selected No. 123 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/marcus-bell.
What college did Marcus Bell play for?
Marcus Bell played college football at Memphis in the American. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Marcus Bell's NFL career turn out?
86 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/marcus-bell.