The Texas Longhorns continue their quarterback lineage of excellence with freshman commit Dia Bell, currently ranked No. 1 heading into the prestigious Elite 11 Finals. Bell, a dynamic five‑star prospect from American Heritage in Florida, earned the top regional performance ahead of this week’s competition in Manhattan Beach, California .
A son of former NBA guard Raja Bell, Dia has already showcased his dual-threat skill set, throwing for 2,597 yards and 29 touchdowns during his junior year while rushing for an additional 561 yards and five scores . Despite suffering a leg injury late in the season, he bounced back and was recognized for having the “cleanest Elite 11 regional workout” by On3’s Cody Bellaire . Under