Jalen Bell holds the SLB · Backup spot in Delaware Blue Hens’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jalen Bell is a safety from Kissimmee, Florida who graduated from Osceola High School in 2024. A multi-sport athlete, he earned four varsity letters in football while also competing in basketball and track & field. At LIU, Bell played in 11 games during 2025, recording 72 tackles to lead his team alongside four pass breakups, two interceptions, and one forced fumble. He earned 2025 FCS AP All-American honors and First Team All-NEC recognition. Bell transferred to Delaware as a junior in 2026.