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Phillip Bell’s Combination of Size, Route-Running Ability and Ball Skills Draws Comparison to Emeka Egbuka

Related Topics: Brian Hartline, Emeka Egbuka

Better Know A Buckeye is our look at every member of Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting class and how they became Buckeyes as they prepare to begin their OSU careers this fall.

Phillip Bell was the fourth wide receiver to commit to Ohio State in the 2025 class, yet another loaded group for Ohio State at the position, one that is filled with plenty of optimism and potential.

While he was the final wideout in the cycle for the Buckeyes, his size, route running and nose for the ball give him a skill set that separates him from his peers, as the 35th-ranked wide receiver in the class could potentially remind Ohio State fans of its latest first-round pick at the position.