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Chris Wells

RB

A 1st-round pick (31st overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, Chris Wells has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2012 with ARI, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Last season's 47.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 40th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His speed stands out most — the 88th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 2,471 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 229#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 1, 31st overall (2009)

Seasons

2009–2012

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
14.4

3th percentile among RBs

8 games · 89 touches

Volume×0.1+0.07
Receiving×0.14+0.37
Total EPA×0.24-1.75
Conversion×0.1-1.60
Ball security×0.06-0.66
Yards/carry×0.12-2.48
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.90

2012 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed88▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst82▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size84▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency1▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry1▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion5▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving81▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security19▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume68▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency3▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012ARI14.482345124
2011ARI47.6141047101052
2010ARI37.3133972574
2009ARI53.316793712143

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Chris Wells has played in 51 regular-season games, all with ARI.

He has rushed for 2,471 yards and 24 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 28 passes for 293 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2011 with ARI: 1,047 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 53.3, in the 70th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home5
150
30/g
5
Away3
84
28/g
0
In division3
80
27/g
2
Out of division5
154
31/g
3
In wins4
143
36/g
3
In losses4
91
23/g
2
On grass5
150
30/g
5
On turf3
84
28/g
0
Indoors5
150
30/g
5
Outdoors3
84
28/g
0

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA14 rush yds, 0 TD37.3
Week 2NE44 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD51
Week 3PHI18 rush yds, 0 TD37.1
Week 12LAR48 rush yds, 2 TD32.4
Week 13NYJ22 rush yds, 0 TD0
Week 14SEA18 rush yds, 0 TD37.7
Week 15DET67 rush yds, 3 TD70
Week 16CHI3 rush yds, 0 TD12.7

Chris Wells — common questions

What position does Chris Wells play?
Chris Wells is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chris Wells played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Wells has played for ARI (2009–2012).
Where did Chris Wells go to college?
Chris Wells played college football at Ohio State.
When was Chris Wells drafted?
Chris Wells was selected in round 1, 31st overall, of the 2009 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Wells scored?
Chris Wells has 24 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (24 rushing).
What is Chris Wells's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Wells rated 14.4 for 2012, the 3rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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