Dia Bell
Freshman quarterback on Texas's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 206 lb · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Mater Lakes Academy
Recruiting
QB recruit
No. 18 nationally · Signed with Texas
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 quarterback on Texas's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 5-star recruit to Texas in 2026.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Yes. Texas is about to win the Natty this season. Then, Arch surprises everybody and comes back next year. Then, Horns win Natty again, making it back-to-back. Then, the KJ Lacey / Dia Bell era. Another back-to-back. That makes 4…
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Dia Bell
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His career
2026
- Signed with Texas5-star out of American Heritage
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Steve Sarkisian
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A five-star recruit at quarterback for Texas -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Texas has produced 3 All-Conference quarterbacks. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2021. Quinn Ewers went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Texas
Returning around him
- 72% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 6 Texas players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -6 net (22 in / 28 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas · Last season: 10-3 (AP #14) · Talent rank #2 · 2026 recruiting class #7
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2026
Peak #199
Peaked at #199 this season.
Background
A first-year quarterback from Fort Lauderdale, Fla ... early enrolled during spring 2026. HIGH SCHOOL Listed as a five-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated the No. 3 quarterback recruit and No. 8 overall national recruit in his class by Rivals … rated the No. 4 quarterback recruit a...