
Louisville’s Chris Bell, who is one of the top receiver prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, tore his ACL in the team’s game vs. SMU on Nov. 22, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Pete Thamel reported on Wednesday night.
This injury could very well impact Bell’s draft probability. He is set to undergo surgery this week, and it’s unknown how long his recovery will be. Typically, though, recovery from a torn ACL can take around nine months to a whole year, which could threaten his availability for the 2026 NFL season.