2023 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Travis Bell, DL, Kennesaw State University
- Name: Travis Bell
- Position: DL
- College: Kennesaw State University
- Height: 6’0”
- Weight: 310 lbs
- Twitter: @travisb_98
- Instagram: @travisb_98
What made you decide wanted to be a football player?
Just growing up playing football was a hobby of mine and I enjoyed and I just grew up loving the game.
What are your favorite moments from your football life?
The time we played Jacksonville State at Suntrust Park and we had 5 overtimes and won the game.
What are you looking to achieve as a football player going forward?
A NFL spot and show people that I belong.
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who and why?
Grady Jarrett, I kind of compare my body size and style of play to him and if I get to hang out with him and if I get to hang out with him, he can give me some tips about playing the position and pointers about life.
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?
My mom inspires me the most seeing how hard she worked to make ends meet for me and my sister and seeing how hard she works is why she inspires me the most.
What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?
4-2-5, 4 down linemen, 2 interior guys who can penetrate and be a force inside and be explosive and quick off the ball.
What should we know about Travis Bell the person?
Good, fun loving guy and kind and caring man that loves to prosper through the game of football.
What stands out about your film the most?
Just my quickness off of the football and me reading where the ball goes on a play and having a knack for the ball and dominating my space.
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?
I’ve been through a lot of adversity on and off the football field that have molded me into the person I am today so I am familiar and comfortable with challenges.
What would a team get in a player like you?
A team would get a physical and relentless young man that would help the organization win that he’s with.
What do you love the most about the game of football?
I love the physical nature and just the football atmosphere, the fans that cheer you on.
Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?
Isaac Foster, he’s one of our running backs and he started on fire and injuries slowed him down but he’s starting to get back in the groove of things so I’m looking forward to seeing him show out this year at Kennesaw.
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