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Jonathan Wells

RB

Jonathan Wells came into the league as a 4th-round selection (99th overall) in 2002, drafted out of Ohio State. His most recent season came in 2005 with HOU, capping a 4-season NFL career. He posted a 52.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 73rd percentile among RBs. Size is his calling card, grading in the 93rd percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,167 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 252#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 4, 99th overall (2002)

Seasons

2002–2005

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
52.9

73th percentile among RBs

13 games · 112 touches

Volume×0.1+0.27
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.28
Conversion×0.1+0.49
Ball security×0.06+1.11
Yards/carry×0.12-0.71
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.03

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed69▶

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

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

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

Size93▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency39▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry18▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion85▶

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

Receiving

Receiving50▶

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

Impact

Ball Security92▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume74▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency72▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005HOU52.913325422179
2004HOU35.914299311792
2003HOU43.3814217
2002HOU0.3165293948

Career profile

Jonathan Wells has appeared in 51 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with HOU.

He has rushed for 1,167 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 44 passes for 323 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2002 with HOU: 529 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 52.9, in the 73rd percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
196
33/g
2
7
1.2/g
74
12/g
0
Away7
129
18/g
2
15
2.1/g
105
15/g
0
In division5
210
42/g
2
12
2.4/g
102
20/g
0
Out of division8
115
14/g
2
10
1.3/g
77
10/g
0
In wins1
87
87/g
2
1
1.0/g
11
11/g
0
In losses12
238
20/g
2
21
1.8/g
168
14/g
0
On grass8
255
32/g
3
12
1.5/g
119
15/g
0
On turf5
70
14/g
1
10
2.0/g
60
12/g
0
Indoors3
152
51/g
3
5
1.7/g
35
12/g
0
Outdoors10
173
17/g
1
17
1.7/g
144
14/g
0

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 2PIT8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD37.2
Week 4CIN10 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD55.9
Week 5TEN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD39
Week 6SEA1 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD49.7
Week 9JAX56 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD83.4
Week 10IND58 rush yds, 1 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD63.3
Week 11KC-2 rush yds, 0 TD34.6
Week 12LAR10 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD63.2
Week 13BAL2 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD46.9
Week 14TEN3 rush yds, 0 TD44.2
Week 15ARI87 rush yds, 2 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD42.1
Week 16JAX86 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD53.8

Jonathan Wells — common questions

What position does Jonathan Wells play?
Jonathan Wells is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jonathan Wells played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Wells has played for HOU (2002–2005).
Where did Jonathan Wells go to college?
Jonathan Wells played college football at Ohio State.
When was Jonathan Wells drafted?
Jonathan Wells was selected in round 4, 99th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Wells scored?
Jonathan Wells has 12 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (10 rushing, 2 receiving).
What is Jonathan Wells's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jonathan Wells rated 52.9 for 2005, the 73rd percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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