Justin Bell
Justin Bell is a three-star recruit from Macomb Township, MI, out of Dakota (No. 1,277 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Virginia Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Bell comes from
- Macomb Township, MI
- Dakota
- Dakota is about 400 miles from Lane Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,277 in the 2025 class; signed with Michigan State.
Where Bell fits
Virginia Tech lists 22 offensive linemen this season.
Virginia Tech offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 36th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Virginia Tech is 6-2. Next: at SMU, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Dakota
Came to Virginia Tech by way of Michigan State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Virginia Tech -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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The unit he anchors ranks 36th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Virginia Tech has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Christian Darrisaw was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Virginia Tech FranklinYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalMichigan State to Virginia Tech
- 2025 Michigan State SmithYear 1 · Games –
- High school DakotaMacomb, MI · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,277 in the 2025 class. Signed with Michigan State.Also from Dakota: DiMari Malone (Michigan State) and De'Javion Stepney (Akron).
Moves
- Transferred from Michigan State to Virginia Tech, Jan 5, 2026.
2025
- Signed with Michigan StateThree-star, out of Dakota
2026
- Transferred to Virginia Techfrom Michigan State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Jonathan Smith and James Franklin.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Virginia Tech