Carlos R. Bell (born September 21, 1947) is an American former professional football running back, fullback, and tight end who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints in 1971. He also played for the Richmond Roadrunners/Saints of the Atlantic Coast Football League (ACFL).
Early life Bell was born on September 21, 1947, in Clinton, Oklahoma. He went to high school at Clinton (OK).
College career Bell went to college at Houston. In 1967 he had 14 rushes for 139 yards and 2 touchdowns. In 1968 he had 107 rushes for 691 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Career college statistics Year Games Att Yds Avg TD Rec RecYds RecAvg RecTD 1967 10 14 139 9.9 2 1 30 30.0 0 1968 10 107 691 6.5 5 2 26 13.0 1 Career 20 121 830 6.9 7 3 56 18.7 1
Professional career Richmond Roadrunner/Saints Bell had his first season in 1969. He was with the Richmond Roadrunners of the Atlantic Coast Football League. He scored two touchdowns in 1969. In 1970, the Roadrunners were renamed the Saints. With the Saints he had 113 rushes for 449 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 13 receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns. He scored 6 touchdowns with the Roadrunners/Saints.
New Orleans Saints In 1971, Bell was drafted in the fourth round (82nd overall) by the New Orleans Saints. He played in one game for them. He played as a tight end. He did not play anymore after 1971.
Career Professional statistics Year Games Att Yds Avg TD Rec RecYds RecAvg RecTD 1969 2 1970 113 449 4.0 2 13 148 11.4 2 1971 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 4 2
References