5-star QB Dia Bell, the Longhorns' top-ranked 2026 commit, has officially announced via a social media post that he'll miss the remainder of his senior season due to an "unexpected, minor procedure".
"These last 5 years have been more than I could have ever imagined. Every moment spent on a field with my brothers was a dream come true. I took none of them for granted! It was an honor and a privilege to work alongside all of you. You are my brothers for life! Coaches, you stuck with me and believed in me when it wasn’t easy to do so. You poured into me, you taught me, and helped develop me. It wasn’t always easy, but it was always worth it. Thank you! I consider you all family too. I am forever grateful for you all and for this incredible ride!
Unfortunately, that ride has come to an end. As many of you already know, I will not be playing for the rest of the 2025 season due to an unexpected, minor procedure that needs to be addressed. I am heartbroken and disappointed that I won’t be able to win another state championship with you all. I know that you guys will take care of business. Leon, welcome to the family! Do your thing, and lead these guys to another ring. As disappointing as the ending of this chapter is for me. I am even more excited about being 100% healthy and starting the next chapter in Austin! To my new family, my Longhorn family…see you all in January!"
Though it's kind of odd that Bell didn't go into more detail about what the procedure was for, hopefully it truly is for something minor.
THIS THROW🤯 American Heritage (FL) QB Dia Bell connects with Jeffar Jean-Noel for 6️⃣
— Rivals High School (@Rivals_HS) September 6, 2025
Bell is a 5-Star Texas commit🤘
(via @JonSantucci) https://t.co/pQY0UXtxuP pic.twitter.com/mHz3HnLYBq
Bell was looking excellent throughout his first few games of the season and put on full display why he's the No.1-ranked 2026 quarterback recruit.