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Former FAMU Safety Markquese Bell has landed a spot on the Dallas Cowboys roster

WFSU | By Lynn Hatter
Published September 1, 2022 at 7:36 AM EDT
A football player in a green jersey runs past a player in a white jersey who is trying, unsuccessfully, to tackle him.
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Southeastern Louisiana running back Taron Jones escapes the tackle of FAMU safety Markquese Bell en route to a 39 yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of a NCAA FCS playoff game at Strawberry Stadium. Jones finished with 85 receiving yards, 55 rushing yards and two total touchdowns in the Lions' 38-14 win. (Photo by Will Brown)

Florida A&M University’s former safety, Markquese Bell, has made the Dallas Cowboys's 53-man roster. The news has Rattler Nation cheering as the university itself has been mired in housing and athletic woes.

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Lynn Hatter is a Florida A&M University and Florida State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master's in Professional Communication. Lynn has been with WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas.  She has worked with several organizations, including Kaiser Health News.  Lynn has also partnered with USC-Annenberg's Center for Child Wellbeing on the nationally acclaimed series "Committed," which explored the prevalence of involuntary commitment use on children.
She serves on the board of RTDNA and the United Way of the Big Bend, with previous service on the board of the First Amendment Foundation of Florida.

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