Wells played college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite starting only 15 of 45 career games, he carried 479 times for 2,418 yards and 27 touchdowns, ranking 13th on the school’s all-time rushing yards list. He was selected in the 2002 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.
He is most remembered by Buckeye fans for his 129 yards rushing 3 touchdown performance against Michigan, to help the Buckeyes beat the 11th-ranked Wolverines 26–20 in Jim Tressel's first year as head coach. His effort helped snap an Ohio State six- game losing streak at Michigan Stadium, getting a win there for the first time since 1987. He was named Ohio State's 2001 season MVP. Wells was also named to the 2nd Team All Big Ten Coaches and Media Teams in 2001.
College statistics
Year
Games
Rushes
Yards
Average
TD
1998
12
41
197
4.8
2
1999
9
51
292
5.7
3
2000
12
136
598
4.4
6
2001
12
251
1331
5.2
16
Total
45
479
2,418
5.0
27
Professinal career
Houston Texans
Wells was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round, with the 99th overall pick, of the 2002 NFL draft.[1] He played for the Texans from 2002 to 2005.[2] He became a free agent after the 2005 sesson.[3]
Indianapolis Colts
Wells signed with the Indianapolis Colts on August 29, 2006. He was released on September 2, 2006.[2]
Post-football career
After his football career, Wells co-founded From the Ground Up Records with fellow NFL player, Charles Grant and Carlos Diaz. The label has signed multiple artists such as Titanium, King Kun, Gangsta Luck, and Solid (American Rapper),and Mullage who are now signed to Jive Records.