#19
AJ Bell Jr.
Returning to Missouri State for 2026
R-Jr. · Boynton Beach, Fla. → Paulding County (Ga.) High
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AJ Bell Jr.
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Missouri State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Missouri State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +8 net (19 in / 11 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Missouri State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #129 · 2026 recruiting class #128
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #4570
Peaked at #4570 this season.
Background
Honors MSU Athletic Director's Honor Roll: Spring 2026 Missouri State 2025: Did not play in any games as a true freshman ... Preserved his redshirt season ... Coaching staff named him as the offensive scout team player of the week for back-to-back games at Middle Tennessee (10/8/25) and at New Me...