Rookie Player Profiles

As we head into the fantasy offseason, it’s time to place our focus on the 2026 rookie class to ensure we are hitting on our Dynasty rookie picks and maximizing value. In today’s article, we’ll be diving into the prospect profile of Skyler Bell, WR, UConn. Bell has not gotten a ton of attention in Dynasty circles thus far, but is projected as a Round 3 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to consensus Big Boards on NFL Mock Draft Database. Is this a prospect worth investing in this offseason? Let’s find out together.  High School  Skyler Bell was a three-star recruit from Taft School in Watertown, CT. As a junior in 2019, Taft caught 36 passes for 549 yards and eight touchdowns, adding another touchdown on the ground as well. Bell’s elite athleticism and long speed were on display every Friday night, as his high school coach stated he ran a 4.40 40-yard dash and had a 40+ inch vertical. Bell’s senior year was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic. He received nine Power 4 offers after high school and signed with the Wisconsin Badgers to begin his college football career. Wisconsin (2021-23) Bell spent his first three seasons with the Badgers, where he found some success in his second and third years but was never a true difference-maker. His best season at Wisconsin came as a redshirt freshman in 2022, posting 30 receptions for 444 yards and five touchdowns.  While Bell had proven to be a quality college receiver at this point, it’s no secret that Wisconsin’s