Le'Veon Bell was drafted No. 48 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 16 · #48 overall
Le'Veon Bell Michigan State Draft
Le'Veon Bell was drafted No. 48 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 6110th at Michigan State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Le'Veon Bell came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 230 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 89 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 6110th among Michigan State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5590% of career value
- Final season
- 20218 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Le'Veon Bell.
Oregon
San Diego State
Ohio State
Florida
Michigan State in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Michigan State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#174
Ty Hallock
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#173
Javon Ringer
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Le'Veon Bell in the 2013 NFL Draft
Le'Veon Bell is a Running back out of Michigan State selected No. 48 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 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 Le'Veon Bell drafted?
Le'Veon Bell was selected No. 48 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/le-veon-bell.
What college did Le'Veon Bell play for?
Le'Veon Bell played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Le'Veon Bell's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 61 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/le-veon-bell.