New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry had high praise for rookie tight end Jaheim Bell when speaking with media members.
Bell was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft, and he currently has one catch for one yard on the season. Nevertheless, the Patriots seem to want to get him going in the offense.
Bell was a multi-faceted player at Florida State. He had 39 receptions for 503 yards and two touchdowns last year.
Now, he is looking to add an injection of youth to a position that is full of veteran talent. The organization drafted him as a high-upside player, and it appears he is showing up in practice.
“He’s doing a great job… We love having him in the room. He’s a tremendous talent who we feel like we have to get going,” said Henry, via MassLive’s Mark Daniels.
Hunter Henry on Jaheim Bell: “He’s doing a great job… We love having him in the room. He’s a tremendous talent who we feel like we have to get going.”
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) November 6, 2024
Bell’s development could be important for the future of the Patriots’ tight end position. Henry is 29 years old, and backup tight end Austin Hooper is 30 years old.
Continued progress from the rookie will be integral to the success of the position moving forward.
