 At the NFL Combine, he had an explosive workout including a 4.37 40 yard dash, 25 reps of 225 pounds, and a 38.5 inch vertical jump.Bell was drafted 41st overall in the 2004 NFL Draft, after attending Oklahoma State University for four years and finishing sixth on the school's all-time career rushing yards list.The Broncos originally acquired the pick along with cornerback Champ Bailey in a trade that sent Clinton Portis to the Washington Redskins.