QB Bell, No. 9 in ’26 ESPN 300, dedicates to

• Eli Lederman, ESPNJun 17, 2024, 04:35 PM ET

Dia Bell, the No. 2 pocket passer and No. 9 over possibility in the 2026 ESPN 300, dedicated to Texas Monday afternoon.Bell, a 6-foot-3

quarterback from Florida’s American Heritage High School, is the 3rd top-10 devote in the 2026 class, signing up with Ohio State wide receiver pledge Chris Henry Jr.( No. 2 in ESPN 300)and top-quarterback possibility Jared Curtis, who dedicated to Georgia on March 24. Bell is the kid of former NBA veteran Raja Bell, a previous standout at Florida International who spent 12 NBA seasons throughout stops with the Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Bobcats and Golden State Warriors. The more youthful Bell averaged 20.7 points per game throughout his freshman season as a point player at American Heritage.Editor’s Picks 2 Associated The Longhorns first used Bell following a see to Austin on March 19 and his commitment comes less than three weeks after he went to Texas’Elite Camp on the first weekend of June. Bell’s other spring sees consisted of trips to Auburn, Miami and Penn State.Bell’s promise hands Steve Sarkisian his 2nd and highest-rated dedicate in the Longhorns’2026 class, signing up with ESPN 300 running back Raycine Guillory– the 18th-ranked running back in 2026– who dedicated to Texas on Jan. 20. With Bell in the fold, the Longhorns ‘long-lasting quarterback depth is set to consist of 2025 devote K.J. Lacey(No. 9 pocket passer in 2025), 2024 signee Trey Owens(No. 17 pocket passer in 2024) and second-year quarterback Arch Manning.Texas went into the month of June at No. 16 in ESPN’s group recruiting rankings for the 2025 class.