Our Team

Humanitarian and author, Greg Bell is a former eight-year veteran of the National Football League, playing for the Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and Los Angeles Raiders. A 1984 first-round draft pick of the Bills (#26 pick), he rushed for 1,100 yards and received his first visit to the NFL Pro Bowl. His 1,000+ season marked the 11th time in NFL history that a Rookie rushed for more than 1,000+ yards in his first season. In 1984, Greg was a UPI Co-Rookie of the Year, Seagram's Rookie of the Year, and was selected Rookie of the Year by the Columbus (OH) Touchdown Club.

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After his playing career, present NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hired Greg as VP of Player Personnel for the World League of American Football (later named NFL Europe). During his tenure, Greg was the chief executive who landed and signed future NFL players Brad Johnson and Paul Justin and improved the overall success of the WLAF. He saw Fox World air the first-ever World Bowl from Frankfurt, Germany, to the United States. Greg was the first-ever uniform and enforcement director during his tenure with the NFL.

After leaving Europe and the NFL front office, Greg served as Fox Sports Network Football Analyst for two seasons. During this broadcasting career, he served as the color analyst for Westwood One Radio and called NFL games on Sunday.

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Today, Greg is the Athletes for Life™ Foundation (AFL) president. Through AFL, he oversees and hosts some of the largest camps of its kind, The Athletes for Life™ Summer Life Skills Camp. His daily responsibility is getting the faculties ready and handling the overall running scheme for the camp while teaching individual techniques and mentoring all participants. AFL also maintains a strong presence in the San Bernardino County Schools, serving as a county and state-approved after-school provider for the 21st Century and ASES Grants. 

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Greg has maintained a successful consulting and management business outside the foundation. In 1999, he worked for Wachovia Securities, earning his license as a series 6 and 66 financial advisor, insurance, and real estate license. Today, he maintains his own private consultant firm, Bell Management Services.

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Greg graduated from the University of Notre Dame, where he completed his college education in Business Economics. While there, he competed in both football and track and was a 4-year letter winner in both sports. Greg completed his education at ND in 3 ½ years while being a standout sports performer, which speaks to the volume of his commitment to education and his passion for sports.