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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 91st 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
0.3

1th percentile among RBs

16 games · 206 touches

Volume×0.1+1.06
Receiving×0.14-0.49
Total EPA×0.24-2.98
Conversion×0.1-3.37
Ball security×0.06+0.81
Yards/carry×0.12-3.50
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-2.90

2002 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed68▶

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).

Size91▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency2▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry1▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion1▶

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

Receiving

Receiving28▶

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

Impact

Ball Security87▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume83▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency3▶

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
357
45/g
2
5
0.6/g
26
3/g
0
Away8
172
22/g
1
4
0.5/g
22
3/g
0
In division6
177
30/g
1
3
0.5/g
19
3/g
0
Out of division10
352
35/g
2
6
0.6/g
29
3/g
0
In wins4
125
31/g
2
2
0.5/g
3
1/g
0
In losses12
404
34/g
1
7
0.6/g
45
4/g
0
On grass14
496
35/g
3
9
0.6/g
48
3/g
0
On turf2
33
17/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Indoors4
132
33/g
0
1
0.3/g
6
2/g
0
Outdoors12
397
33/g
3
8
0.7/g
42
4/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL18 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD37.8
Week 2LAC3 rush yds, 0 TD29.7
Week 3IND93 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD72.2
Week 4PHI33 rush yds, 0 TD59.9
Week 6BUF70 rush yds, 0 TD62.8
Week 7CLE23 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD26.2
Week 8JAX27 rush yds, 1 TD12.1
Week 9CIN44 rush yds, 0 TD35.1
Week 10TEN41 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD14.2
Week 11JAX15 rush yds, 0 TD32
Week 12NYG68 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD34.6
Week 13IND—18.2
Week 14PIT12 rush yds, 0 TD13.8
Week 15BAL48 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD51
Week 16WAS33 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD29.4
Week 17TEN1 rush yds, 0 TD12.7

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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