Chris Wells
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | ARI | 8 | 88 | 234 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 54 |
| 2011 | ARI | 14 | 245 | 1047 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 52 | 0 | 2 | 166 |
| 2010 | ARI | 13 | 116 | 397 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 2009 | ARI | 16 | 176 | 793 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 143 | 0 | 2 | 132 |
Career Summary
Chris 'Beanie' Wells was an Ohio State running back selected by Arizona in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Akron native became a two-time Buckeye MVP before entering the NFL after his junior season.
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Early Life
Wells is from Akron, Ohio.
Ohio State identified him as an Akron native.
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College Career
Wells rushed for 3,382 yards at Ohio State, fourth in program history at the time.
He recorded 16 100-yard games and 30 touchdowns over three seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Arizona selected Wells in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Cardinals used the 31st overall pick on the Ohio State running back.
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NFL Career
Wells began his NFL career with Arizona in 2009.
The Cardinals signed their first-round running back to a five-year contract before training camp.
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Career Accomplishments
Wells was Ohio State's MVP in 2007 and 2008.
He set the Ohio State-Michigan game rushing record with 222 yards in 2007.
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Playing Style
Wells combined size, strength, vision, balance and acceleration as a runner.
The NFL Draft Tracker highlighted that rare combination and his 1,609-yard, 15-touchdown 2007 season.
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Legacy
Wells remains one of Ohio State's leading rushers.
Ohio State described him as one of the program's all-time great performers and an ambassador for the Buckeyes.
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22421, 00-0027007, 1988-08-07, Chris Wells, Christopher, Wells
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