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Ex-Tide linebacker lands at Big Ten program

by
Stephen M. Smith
July 28, 2016

Former Alabama OLB Christian Bell (No. 49) as a senior at Hoover High School: Photo via Bell's Twitter handle

It has not been a full week yet, but Christian Bell has found a new team.

The former Alabama outside linebacker revealed his transfer option on Thursday via Twitter, as he is now committed to the Wisconsin Badgers of the Big Ten Conference. Bell was a late commitment to Alabama’s 2014 recruiting, forcing him to take a grayshirt. The Hoover (Ala.) High School alumnus was a three-star recruit per 247 Sports Composite, upon signing with the Crimson Tide.

I am extremely blessed to say that im committed to the university of Wisconsin!! #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/jGRfkmiekV

— Christian Bell (@BELL_ringerr) July 28, 2016

Stephen M. Smith is a senior analyst and columnist for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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