The Saskatchewan Roughriders have selected defensive back Malcolm Bell from Michigan State with the ninth overall selection of the 2026 CFL Canadian Draft.
Bell (6’2-188) played in 12 games, making 11 starts, as a senior with Michigan State earning career-highs in tackles (49) and tackles for loss (5), while also posting a team-high six pass breakups and adding one sack. The Montreal native lined up for a career-high 717 snaps at cornerback, the most on the team and was the Spartans’ highest graded defender, per Pro Football Focus, with a grade of 79.3. He recently accepted an invite to attend rookie minicamp with the Cleveland Browns.
Prior to transferring to Michigan State, Bell played four collegiate seasons (2021-24) at the University of Connecticut, suiting up for 33 games and 20 starts. He registered 94 tackles as a Huskie, including five for a loss, alongside 13 pass breakups and one forced fumble.
