Texas commit Dia Bell, Arch Manning's heir apparent, shines at Elite 11, eyes MVP honors
What makes Dia Bell a 5-star prospect? @DiaBell3QB1
Accuracy like this 😳 pic.twitter.com/iX0LQw3F6j — Billy Tucker (@TheUCReport) June 19, 2025
The 2025 Elite 11 Finals conclude Thursday with a 7-on-7 showcase, capping a week of competition for 20 of the nation's top high school quarterbacks.
Wednesday's events at Mira Costa High School featured the Panini Accuracy Challenge and the Pro Day drill. Texas Longhorns commit Dia Bell, a five-star prospect from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, impressed in both. Bell showed off his arm strength in the accuracy challenge, hitting targets at all distances with only minor misses due to aim.
In the Pro Day drill, which simulates game throws to moving receivers, Bell completed 15 of 20 passes, with most incompletions coming on overthrows.
Bell, ranked as On3's No. 10 performer on Day 2. The son of former NBA star Raja Bell was named the MVP of Day 1 and remains in contention for Elite 11 MVP honors as the competition wraps up. The award has previously gone to future NFL quarterbacks such as Caleb Williams, C.J. Stroud, and Matthew Stafford. Bell is the 12th Texas commit to participate in the Elite 11 Finals since its inception in 1999.
Off the field, Bell has emerged as a vocal recruiter for Texas, hinting this week that another major commitment could be on the way for the Longhorns' 2026 class. Bell, ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the 2026 cycle by On3, passed for 2,597 yards and 29 touchdowns as a junior before a playoff injury ended his season.
Despite continued interest from top programs like Georgia and Alabama, Bell has remained firm in his Texas commitment.
Texas 5-star QB commit Dia Bell finds the end zone again👀
Live Updates: https://t.co/dj3dC8fecd https://t.co/UsjwiNIcwP pic.twitter.com/mvH0KKxtAc — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) June 19, 2025
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