2009 Outlook Talented wide receiver Antonio Bell joined the Husker program in January of 2009, after originally signing with Nebraska in February of 2008. The 6-2, 180-pound Bell immediately made a strong impression during spring ball with his speed, explosiveness and excellent hands. He has put himself in position to battle for playing time this fall at wideout, where Nebraska must replace two of the top five receivers in school history in Nate Swift and Todd Peterson. Bell was one of three scholarship players to join the Nebraska program in January along with defensive back Dejon Gomes and quarterback Cody Green. A native of Daytona Beach, Fla., Bell was a teammate of junior offensive lineman Cruz Barrett at Mainland High School.
Before Nebraska (Mainland HS) Bell had a highly productive prep career for Coach John Maronto at Mainland High School. A four-year starter, Bell caught 45 passes for 776 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior in 2007. That performance earned him first-team all-area honors and second-team Class 5A all-state accolades from the Florida Sportswriters Association. Bell earned first-team all-area honors for the Buccaneers as a junior when he caught 42 passes, covering 625 yards and four touchdowns. Bell accounted for 500 receiving yards as a sophomore in 2005, earning him a second-team all-area selection. Bell also competed in the high jump and triple jump for the Mainland track team. He was ranked among the top 60 players in the Sunshine State by SuperPrep Magazine in 2008. Bell chose Nebraska over offers from West Virginia, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Personal Antonio is the son of Tony and Cynthia Bell, and was born on Feb. 21, 1990. He has not declared a major.
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