Notes: Former high school All-American who was supposed to make people forget Eddie George but was a major disappointment until 2001. In 1998, Wells carried 41 times for 197 yards and two touchdowns and had a two-yard catch. In '99, he missed games 2-4 with an ankle injury suffered in the opener and ended the year with 51-292-3 and five catches for 17 yards. In 2000, the Buckeyes really wanted and needed Wells to step up and take command of the TB position, but he only started three of the 12 games he played in and had a mediocre 136-598-6 with 9-88 receiving. However, in '01, he carried 232-1,157-15 with 11-114 and really came on late in the year, when he gained 717 yards and scored eight times in the last five regular-season games and came up big against Michigan. Positives: A big back with run skills and power. Has quick feet and can run with good body lean. Has a short-area burst of speed and some wiggle. Can make the first man miss. Went from a pretty soft runner to a tougher, downhill runner in '01 and is starting to learn how to press the hole. Catches the ball well. Has the size to play fullback. Negatives: Still is no Eddie George from a talent or toughness standpoint and is not that physical. Lacks great speed and creativity as a runner. Will need to block better, especially if you want him to move to fullback. Summary: Not Eddie George, but he became a good back in '01 and started to live up to his clippings from high school in the last five games.
