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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 95th 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

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.3

70th percentile among RBs

16 games · 188 touches

Volume×0.1+1.02
Receiving×0.14-0.71
Total EPA×0.24-0.28
Conversion×0.1+0.54
Ball security×0.06-0.62
Yards/carry×0.12+0.57
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.52

2009 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed95▶

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

Burst79▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size82▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency78▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry83▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion76▶

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

Receiving

Receiving19▶

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

Impact

Ball Security17▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume83▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency39▶

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)

2009 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
298
37/g
3
3
0.4/g
57
7/g
0
Away8
495
62/g
4
9
1.1/g
86
11/g
0
In division6
364
61/g
5
7
1.2/g
99
17/g
0
Out of division10
429
43/g
2
5
0.5/g
44
4/g
0
In wins10
601
60/g
6
10
1.0/g
98
10/g
0
In losses6
192
32/g
1
2
0.3/g
45
8/g
0
On grass12
513
43/g
4
5
0.4/g
102
9/g
0
On turf4
280
70/g
3
7
1.8/g
41
10/g
0
Indoors9
414
46/g
4
5
0.6/g
56
6/g
0
Outdoors7
379
54/g
3
7
1.0/g
87
12/g
0

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB91 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNO7 rush yds, 1 TD—
Week 1SF29 rush yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 2JAX44 rush yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 3IND-2 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 5HOU24 rush yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 6SEA29 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD37.9
Week 7NYG67 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD63.8
Week 8CAR47 rush yds, 0 TD34.1
Week 9CHI72 rush yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 10SEA85 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD70.4
Week 11LAR74 rush yds, 1 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD65
Week 12TEN20 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 13MIN28 rush yds, 0 TD36.6
Week 14SF79 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD57.2
Week 15DET110 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD74.6
Week 16LAR68 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD64.7
Week 17GB19 rush yds, 0 TD37.3

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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