Demetress Bell was drafted No. 219 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Northwestern State. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 40
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1311th at Northwestern State
The pick
How Demetress Bell came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 303 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- 40.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 40
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1311th among Northwestern State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1292% of career value
- Final season
- 20124 years after the draft
Around pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Demetress Bell.
San Diego State
Army
Arizona State
North Carolina
Other T picks from Northwestern State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Demetress Bell in the 2008 NFL Draft
Demetress Bell is a Offensive tackle out of Northwestern State selected No. 219 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft. 40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Northwestern State has produced 20 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Demetress Bell drafted?
Demetress Bell was selected No. 219 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/demetress-bell.
What college did Demetress Bell play for?
Demetress Bell played college football at Northwestern State in the Southland. See every Northwestern State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northwestern-state-demons.
How did Demetress Bell's NFL career turn out?
40 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/demetress-bell.