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Isaiah Land, Markquese Bell, Xavier Smith

Rattler greats, Markquese Bell, Isaiah Land, and Xavier Smith make NFL rosters

8/30/2023 5:40:00 PM

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –– Florida A&M Football greats Markquese Bell, Isaiah Land, and Xavier Smith showed their skills this preseason, earning spots on NFL rosters.

"We are all elated for Markquese and Isaiah for making the 53-man rosters and Xavier making the practice squad," said Head Football Coach Willie Simmons. "They are all testaments to the fact that you can accomplish all your goals here at Florida A&M! I was a Cowboys fan last year, and now I'm a Colts and Rams fan as well!"

Markquese Bell | Dallas Cowboys

Bell makes the 53-man roster after ending the 2022 season on the 53-man roster. Bell was on and off the active roster throughout the season after beginning 2022 on the practice squad. In 2022, Bell saw action in five games, recording one tackle. During the 2023 preseason, Bell recorded 15 tackles, one pass breakup, and 1.5 stuffs.

Isaiah Land | Indianapolis Colts

After signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent, Land impressed many as he recorded six tackles and a sack during the preseason. The Cowboys waived Land with intentions of adding him to their practice squad, but the Indianapolis Colts picked him up, adding him to their 53-man roster.

Xavier Smith | Los Angeles Rams

Smith signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent and took advantage of his preseason opportunities as he caught his lone target for a 25-yard gain versus the Las Vegas Raiders and returned three kicks during the preseason. Smith was waived by the Rams but signed to their practice squad after clearing waivers.

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