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{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{about|the football player|the ice hockey player|Chris Wells (ice hockey)|}}
{{about|the football player|the ice hockey player|Chris Wells (ice hockey)|}}
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{{Use American English|date=March 2024}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
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|caption= Wells (center) with Ohio State in 2008
| caption = Wells (center) with Ohio State in 2008
|number=26
| number = 26
|position=[[Running back]]
| position = [[Running back]]
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|8|7|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|8|7|mf=y}}
|birth_place=[[Akron, Ohio]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Akron, Ohio]], U.S.
|high_school = [[Garfield High School (Akron, Ohio)|Akron (OH) Garfield]]
| high_school = [[Garfield High School (Akron, Ohio)|Garfield]] (Akron)
|college=[[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] (2006–2008)
| college = [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State]] (2006–2008)
|height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
|height_in = 2
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|weight_lbs = 229
| weight_lbs = 229
|draftyear=2009
| draftyear = 2009
|draftround=1
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|draftpick=31
| draftpick = 31
|pastteams=
| pastteams =
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
|highlights=
| highlights =
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] (2009)
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] (2009)
* Second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] (2007)
* First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[2007 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2007]])
* First-team All-[[Big Ten]] (2007)
* Second-team All-Big Ten ([[2008 All-Big Ten Conference football team|2008]])
|statlabel1=[[Carry (American football)|Rushing attempts]]
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|statlabel2=[[Rushing yards]]
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|statvalue2=2,471
| statvalue2 = 2,471
|statlabel3=[[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel3 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
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| statvalue3 = 28
|statlabel4=[[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel4 = [[Receiving yards]]
|statvalue4=293
| statvalue4 = 293
|statlabel5=[[Touchdown|Total touchdowns]]
| statlabel5 = [[Touchdown|Total touchdowns]]
|statvalue5=24
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| pfr = WellCh00
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'''Christopher Michael Wells''' (born August 7, 1988), known as '''Chris Wells''' or '''Beanie Wells,''' is a former [[American football]] [[running back]]. He was selected by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in the first round (31st overall pick) of the [[2009 NFL Draft]] out of [[Ohio State University]].
'''Christopher Michael Wells''' (born August 7, 1988), known as '''Chris Wells''' or '''Beanie Wells''', is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio State Buckeyes]] and was selected by the Cardinals in the first round of the [[2009 NFL draft]] with the 31st overall pick.


==Early years==
==Early life==
Wells was a highly touted player out of high school, where he played [[high school football|football]] at [[Garfield High School (Akron, Ohio)|Akron Garfield High School]] and ran [[track & field|track]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Kyle |date=December 15, 2021 |title=Bennett Christian, 3-star tight end from Georgia, signs with Ohio State football |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/12/15/bennett-christian-allatoona-te-commits-ohio-state-buckeyes-national-signing-day/8842434002/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref> His high school running back coach, Ben Dunn, said that Beanie was one of the most explosive play-makers he had seen in his 28 years at the school. He was often considered the best recruit out of [[Ohio]]. Wells played at Akron Garfield High from 2002 to 2005, graduating early in December. In track, he was timed at 10.8 seconds in the [[100 meters]] as a high school junior, and also recorded a 4.48 [[40-yard dash]] as a senior. He was listed as the top running back and All-American by Parade in 2006.<ref name="ohiostatebuckeyes.com">[http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87746&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059340&Q_SEASON=2007 Chris Wells Biography – The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site – OhioStateBuckeyes.com]{{dead link|date=November 2011}}</ref>
Wells was a highly touted player out of high school, where he played [[high school football|football]] at [[Garfield High School (Akron, Ohio)|Akron Garfield High School]] and ran [[track & field|track]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Kyle |date=December 15, 2021 |title=Bennett Christian, 3-star tight end from Georgia, signs with Ohio State football |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/12/15/bennett-christian-allatoona-te-commits-ohio-state-buckeyes-national-signing-day/8842434002/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref> His high school running back coach, Ben Dunn, said that Beanie was one of the most explosive play-makers he had seen in his 28 years at the school. He was often considered the best recruit out of [[Ohio]]. Wells played at Akron Garfield High from 2002 to 2005, graduating early in December. In track, he was timed at 10.8 seconds in the [[100 meters]] as a high school junior, and also recorded a 4.48 [[40-yard dash]] as a senior. He was listed as the top running back and All-American by Parade in 2006.<ref name="ohiostatebuckeyes.com">[http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87746&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1059340&Q_SEASON=2007 Chris Wells Biography – The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site – OhioStateBuckeyes.com]{{dead link|date=November 2011}}</ref>


Wells was offered to play at schools such as [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] and [[USC Trojans football|USC]], but he always knew he was going to play at [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]], saying "I think I came out of my mom's womb wanting to go to Ohio State."<ref>[http://www.chrisbeaniewells.com/Chris%20Wells%20Interviews.htm Chris Wells Interviews & Quotes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070806192048/http://www.chrisbeaniewells.com/Chris%20Wells%20Interviews.htm |date=August 6, 2007}}. Chrisbeaniewells.com. Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref>
Wells was offered to play at schools such as [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]] and [[USC Trojans football|USC]], but he always knew he was going to play at [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]], saying "I think I came out of my mom's womb wanting to go to Ohio State."<ref>[http://www.chrisbeaniewells.com/Chris%20Wells%20Interviews.htm Chris Wells Interviews & Quotes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070806192048/http://www.chrisbeaniewells.com/Chris%20Wells%20Interviews.htm |date=August 6, 2007}}. Chrisbeaniewells.com. Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Beanie's number during his career at Ohio State was #28.<ref>[http://www.kgbanswers.com/what-number-did-chris-wells-wear-in-college/4039906 What number did chris wells wear in college – kgb answers] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713145525/http://www.kgbanswers.com/what-number-did-chris-wells-wear-in-college/4039906 |date=July 13, 2011 }}. Kgbanswers.com (August 19, 2009). Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref>
Beanie's number during his career at Ohio State was #28.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutridge |first=Matt |date=August 4, 2018 |title=Digging Deeper: Players Who Wore No. 28 |url=https://www.elevenwarriors.com/forum/ohio-state-football/2018/08/94932/digging-deeper-players-who-wore-no-28 |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Eleven Warriors |language=en}}</ref>


===Freshman season===
===Freshman season===
During Wells's freshman year, he shared carries with [[Antonio Pittman]], had a solid freshman year, and was a big part of the [[2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|2006 Buckeyes]]. The highlight of his freshman year came in the [[Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry#2006: No. 1 vs. No. 2|Ohio State–Michigan game]] where he broke a 52-yard run for a touchdown that put the Buckeyes ahead for the rest of the game.
During Wells's freshman year, he shared carries with [[Antonio Pittman]], had a solid freshman year, and was a big part of the [[2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|2006 Buckeyes]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/2006.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> In his collegiate debut, he had ten carries for 50 rushing yards and a touchdown against [[2006 Northern Illinois Huskies football team|Northern Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Northern Illinois at Ohio State Box Score, September 2, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-02-ohio-state.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> The highlight of his freshman year came in the [[Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry#2006: Game of The Century|Ohio State–Michigan game]] where he broke a 52-yard run for a touchdown that put the Buckeyes ahead of the [[2006 Michigan Wolverines football team|Wolverines]] for the rest of the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Jason |date=November 22, 2008 |title=Beanie Wells' success began during The Game in 2006 |url=https://www.news-herald.com/2008/11/22/beanie-wells-success-began-during-the-game-in-2006/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=News-Herald |language=en-US}}</ref>


====Freshman statistics====
====Freshman statistics====
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===Sophomore season===
===Sophomore season===
With [[Antonio Pittman]] going into the [[2006 NFL Draft|NFL Draft]], Wells became the starting [[running back]] and started every game in his sophomore year for [[2007 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]]. Wells rushed for 222 yards in the annual [[Michigan-Ohio State rivalry|rivalry game]] against [[University of Michigan|Michigan]], the second most rushing yards by an Ohio State running back against Michigan.
With [[Antonio Pittman]] going into the [[2006 NFL draft|NFL draft]], Wells became the starting [[running back]] and started every game in his sophomore year for [[2007 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State]]. On October 20, Wells had 21 carries for 221 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a victory over [[2007 Michigan State Spartans football team|Michigan State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Michigan State at Ohio State Box Score, October 20, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-10-20-ohio-state.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref> On November 17, Wells rushed for 222 yards in the annual [[Michigan-Ohio State rivalry|rivalry game]] against [[2007 Michigan Wolverines football team|Michigan]], the second most rushing yards by an Ohio State running back against Michigan.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Dave |date=November 18, 2009 |title=OSU's Wells tears it up; Beanie leads emotional win in 2007: Countdown to Michigan |url=https://www.cleveland.com/plain-dealer-library/2009/11/the_tressel_years_osus_wells_tears_it_up_beanie_leads_emotional_win_in_2007.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=cleveland.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Helwagen |first=Steve |date=June 6, 2016 |title=Ohio State's 15-year domination of Michigan |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/contentgallery/gallery-ohio-states-15-year-domination-of-michigan-45662212/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en}}</ref> He led the Big Ten Conference in rushing attempts with 274 in the 2007 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 Big Ten Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-ten/2007-leaders.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com}}</ref>


====Sophomore statistics====
====Sophomore statistics====
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===Junior season===
===Junior season===
Wells rushed 13 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown in his first game against the [[Youngstown State Penguins football|Youngstown State Penguins]] on August 30, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Youngstown State at Ohio State Box Score, August 30, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-08-30-ohio-state.html |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He also suffered a foot injury.<ref>[http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=ncf&id=3560965 sports.espn.com]. Sports.espn.go.com (August 30, 2008). Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref> After missing three games, he returned to the starting lineup September 27, 2008, against [[2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team|Minnesota]], where he rushed for 106 yards on 14 carries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota at Ohio State Box Score, September 27, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-27-ohio-state.html |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He then followed that performance up with a 22 carry, 168 yard effort against Wisconsin, which included a 33-yard touchdown on the game's first possession and a 54-yard run to start the second half.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ohio State at Wisconsin Box Score, October 4, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-10-04-wisconsin.html |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the November 15 game against [[2008 Illinois Fighting Illini football team|Illinois]], Wells leaped over an Illini defender, images of which were re-broadcast widely.
Wells rushed 13 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown in his first game against the [[Youngstown State Penguins football|Youngstown State Penguins]] on August 30, 2008.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Youngstown State at Ohio State Box Score, August 30, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-08-30-ohio-state.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He also suffered a foot injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2008|agency=Associated Press |title=Wells carted off field with leg injury |url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/ncf/id/3560965 |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> After missing three games, he returned to the starting lineup September 27, 2008, against [[2008 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team|Minnesota]], where he rushed for 106 yards on 14 carries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota at Ohio State Box Score, September 27, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-27-ohio-state.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He then followed that performance up with a 22 carry, 168 yard effort against Wisconsin, which included a 33-yard touchdown on the game's first possession and a 54-yard run to start the second half.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ohio State at Wisconsin Box Score, October 4, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-10-04-wisconsin.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the November 15 game against [[2008 Illinois Fighting Illini football team|Illinois]], Wells leaped over an Illini defender.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Larry |date=November 16, 2008 |title=Video: Chris Beanie Wells Hurdles Illinois Defender, He's Got Hops |url=https://larrybrownsports.com/college-football/video-chris-beanie-wells-hurdles-illinois-defender/3780 |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Larry Brown Sports |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2008 |title=In the spotlight: Chris "Beanie" Wells, Nick Sheridan |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/2008/11/22/in-spotlight-chris-beanie-wells/23883288007/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}</ref>


====Junior statistics====
====Junior statistics====
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==Awards and honors==
===Awards and honors===
*2006 ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'' All-American<ref>Michael O'Shea [https://web.archive.org/web/20090116181221/http://all-americans.parade.com/2006_football/story.html Parade All-America Teams]. all-americans.parade.com 2006</ref>
*2006 ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'' All-American<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Shea |first=Michael |title=All-America Teams |url=http://all-americans.parade.com/2006_football/story.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116181221/http://all-americans.parade.com/2006_football/story.html |archive-date=January 16, 2009 |website=PARADE}}</ref>
*2006 [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl|U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP]]<ref>[http://www.football-bowl.com/all-star/army-all-american.html Football Bowl Games: U.S. Army All-American Bowl] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226144900/http://www.football-bowl.com/all-star/army-all-american.html |date=December 26, 2008}}. Football-bowl.com. Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref>
*2006 [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl|U.S. Army All-American Bowl MVP]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Football Bowl Games: U.S. Army All-American Bowl |url=http://www.football-bowl.com/all-star/army-all-american.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226144900/http://www.football-bowl.com/all-star/army-all-american.html |archive-date=December 26, 2008 |website=Football-Bowl.com}}</ref>
*2007 All-[[Big Ten]] first-team<ref>[http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111907aaj.html Big Ten Announces 2007 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors – BIG TEN CONFERENCE Official Athletic Site] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071121221342/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111907aaj.html |date=November 21, 2007}}. Bigten.cstv.com (November 19, 2007). Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref>
*2007 [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] first-team<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2007 |title=Big Ten Announces 2007 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors |url=http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111907aaj.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071121221342/http://bigten.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111907aaj.html |archive-date=November 21, 2007 |website=BigTen.CSTV.com}}</ref>
*2007 [[Rivals.com]] Second-team All-American{{citation needed|date=August 2023}}
*2007 [[Rivals.com]] Second-team All-American<ref>[http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1144&CID=745108#secondteam Rivals.com College Football – Rivals.com All-America Second Team]. Collegefootball.rivals.com. Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref>
*2008 team MVP<ref>[http://ohiostate.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=888468 BuckeyeGrove.com – Jenkins fulfills dream, wins Thorpe Award]. Ohiostate.rivals.com (December 11, 2008). Retrieved on November 1, 2011.</ref>
*2008 team MVP<ref>{{Cite web |last=Castel |first=Brandon |date=December 11, 2008 |title=Jenkins fulfills dream, wins Thorpe Award |url=https://ohiostate.rivals.com/news/jenkins-fulfills-dream-wins-thorpe-award/printable |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=DottingTheEyes}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chris-wells/32005745-4c35-0689-feeb-d6e50979bc7c |title=Chris Wells Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 24, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=66723&DraftYear=2009 |title=2009 Draft Scout Beanie Wells, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=November 1, 2011 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]/[[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/chris-wells/32005745-4c35-0689-feeb-d6e50979bc7c |title=Chris Wells Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 24, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=66723&DraftYear=2009 |title=2009 Draft Scout Beanie Wells, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=November 1, 2011 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref>
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[[File:CardinalsRBs.jpg|thumb|Wells (left) and teammates during 2010 preseason camp.]]
[[File:CardinalsRBs.jpg|thumb|Wells (left) and teammates during 2010 preseason camp.]]
Wells was drafted in the first round (31st overall) by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in the [[2009 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He competed for the starting [[running back]] job with [[Tim Hightower]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisenberg |first=Jamey |date=2009-07-27 |title=2009 Draft Prep: Beanie? Yeah baby! |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/2009-draft-prep-beanie-yeah-baby/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>
Wells was selected in the first round (31st overall) by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in the [[2009 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He competed for the starting [[running back]] job with [[Tim Hightower]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisenberg |first=Jamey |date=July 27, 2009 |title=2009 Draft Prep: Beanie? Yeah baby! |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/2009-draft-prep-beanie-yeah-baby/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>


On August 1, 2009, Wells was signed to a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 1, 2009 |title=Cardinals agree to five-year deal with top pick Wells |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-agree-to-five-year-deal-with-top-pick-wells-09000d5d81198af3 |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Later that day, he was carted off from practice with an ankle injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2009-08-02 |title=Beanie Wells dodges major injury |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/beanie-wells-dodges-long-term-injury |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>
On August 1, 2009, Wells was signed to a five-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 1, 2009 |title=Cardinals agree to five-year deal with top pick Wells |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cardinals-agree-to-five-year-deal-with-top-pick-wells-09000d5d81198af3 |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Later that day, he was carted off from practice with an ankle injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 2, 2009 |title=Beanie Wells dodges major injury |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/beanie-wells-dodges-long-term-injury |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>


In Week 1 of the 2009 season, Wells made his NFL debut with seven carries for 29 yards against the [[2009 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] in a 20–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals - September 13th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130crd.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7, in the second quarter against the [[2009 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], Wells ran 13 yards for his first NFL touchdown. In that game, Wells rushed for 67 yards on 14 attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants - October 25th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910250nyg.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 15, Wells had his first career 100-yard game, against the [[2009 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], with 17 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions - December 20th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912200det.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2009–10_NFL_playoffs#NFC:_New_Orleans_Saints_45,_Arizona_Cardinals_14|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs, Wells scored his first postseason touchdown, a four-yard rush against the [[2009 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints - January 16th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001160nor.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He ended the season with 176 carries for 793 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 143 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In Week 1 of the 2009 season, Wells made his NFL debut with seven carries for 29 yards against the [[2009 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] in a 20–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals - September 13th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130crd.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7, in the second quarter against the [[2009 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], Wells ran 13 yards for his first NFL touchdown. In that game, Wells rushed for 67 yards on 14 attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants - October 25th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910250nyg.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In Week 15, Wells had his first career 100-yard game, against the [[2009 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], with 17 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions - December 20th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912200det.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2009–10 NFL playoffs#NFC: New Orleans Saints 45, Arizona Cardinals 14|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs, Wells scored his first postseason touchdown, a four-yard rush against the [[2009 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Arizona Cardinals at New Orleans Saints - January 16th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001160nor.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He ended the season with 176 carries for 793 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 143 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In the 2010 season, Wells appeared in 13 games and started two. He finished with 116 carries for 397 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the 2010 season, Wells appeared in 13 games and started two. He finished with 116 carries for 397 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


For the [[2011 NFL season]], the Cardinals and coach [[Ken Whisenhunt]] placed a heavy emphasis on the ground-attack led by Wells. The decision was mostly influenced by the departure of Tim Hightower to the Washington Redskins, in turn giving the starting back role to Wells.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2011 |title=Arizona Cardinals Trade Tim Hightower To Redskins |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6821856/arizona-cardinals-trade-tim-hightower-washington-redskins-vonnie-holliday-12-pick |access-date=January 16, 2012 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
For the [[2011 NFL season]], the Cardinals and coach [[Ken Whisenhunt]] placed a heavy emphasis on the ground-attack led by Wells. The decision was mostly influenced by the departure of Tim Hightower to the Washington Redskins, in turn giving the starting back role to Wells.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2011 |title=Arizona Cardinals Trade Tim Hightower To Redskins |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/6821856/arizona-cardinals-trade-tim-hightower-washington-redskins-vonnie-holliday-12-pick |access-date=January 16, 2012 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


In Week 4 of the 2011 season, Wells rushed 27 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns in the 31–27 loss to the [[2011 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals - October 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110020crd.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 27, 2011, in Week 12, Wells set a Cardinals single-game and personal record by rushing for 228 yards against the [[2011 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams - November 27th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111270ram.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wells' performance eclipsed the team record previously held by [[LeShon Johnson]], who rushed for 214 yards against the [[New Orleans Saints]] in 1996.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2011 |title=Chris "Beanie" Wells rushes for franchise record |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2011/11/news-chris-beanie-wells-rushes-for-franchise-record |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro Football Hall of Fame |language=en}}</ref> Wells finished the 2011 season with his first 1,000 yard season, ending with 1,047 yards on 245 carries (a 4.3 average) and 10 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In Week 4 of the 2011 season, Wells rushed 27 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns in the 31–27 loss to the [[2011 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Arizona Cardinals - October 2nd, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110020crd.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 27, 2011, in Week 12, Wells set a Cardinals single-game and personal record by rushing for 228 yards against the [[2011 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams - November 27th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111270ram.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wells' performance eclipsed the team record previously held by [[LeShon Johnson]], who rushed for 214 yards against the [[New Orleans Saints]] in 1996.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2011 |title=Chris "Beanie" Wells rushes for franchise record |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2011/11/news-chris-beanie-wells-rushes-for-franchise-record |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro Football Hall of Fame |language=en}}</ref> Wells finished the 2011 season with his first 1,000 yard season, ending with 1,047 yards on 245 carries (a 4.3 average) and 10 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


On September 26, 2012, Wells was placed on the injured reserve list due to a severe turf toe injury but received the new "designated to return" tag and was expected to return in practice on November 7.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2012 |title=Cardinals place Beanie Wells on IR but can bring him back |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/09/26/beanie-wells-injured-reserve-turf-toe-arizona-cardinals/1595719/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Degroote |first=John |date=September 26, 2012 |title=Arizona Cardinals Place Beanie Wells on IR, Can Return Later in Season |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1349178-cardinals-place-beanie-wells-on-ir-can-return-later-in-season |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>
On September 26, 2012, Wells was placed on the injured reserve list due to a severe turf toe injury but received the new "designated to return" tag and was expected to return in practice on November 7.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2012 |title=Cardinals place Beanie Wells on IR but can bring him back |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/09/26/beanie-wells-injured-reserve-turf-toe-arizona-cardinals/1595719/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Degroote |first=John |date=September 26, 2012 |title=Arizona Cardinals Place Beanie Wells on IR, Can Return Later in Season |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1349178-cardinals-place-beanie-wells-on-ir-can-return-later-in-season |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref>


On Sunday, November 25, 2012, Wells made his first appearance back from Injured Reserve for Arizona's game against the [[2012 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]], scoring his first two touchdowns of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals - November 25th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211250crd.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His relationship with management soured near the end of the season. After gaining three yards on four carries against the [[2012 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]] in the penultimate game of the season,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals - December 23rd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212230crd.htm |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wells declared that he would be auditioning for the other 31 teams in his last appearance. Coach Whisenhunt held Wells out of the final game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On March 11, 2013, Wells was released by the Arizona Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Cardinals cut Beanie Wells |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9041057/arizona-cardinals-cut-two-running-backs-including-beanie-wells |access-date=July 19, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
On Sunday, November 25, 2012, Wells made his first appearance back from Injured Reserve for Arizona's game against the [[2012 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]], scoring his first two touchdowns of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals - November 25th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211250crd.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His relationship with management soured near the end of the season. After gaining three yards on four carries against the [[2012 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]] in the penultimate game of the season,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals - December 23rd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212230crd.htm |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Wells declared that he would be auditioning for the other 31 teams in his last appearance. Coach Whisenhunt held Wells out of the final game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beanie Wells 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/enwiki/w/WellCh00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On March 11, 2013, Wells was released by the Arizona Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Cardinals cut Beanie Wells |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9041057/arizona-cardinals-cut-two-running-backs-including-beanie-wells |access-date=July 19, 2017 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


On October 9, 2013, Wells tore his Achilles tendon during a workout with the Baltimore Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Beanie Wells Released |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Beanie-Wells-Released/bcff2176-67a1-4c7d-87c6-aa2cf9de62f7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313155655/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Beanie-Wells-Released/bcff2176-67a1-4c7d-87c6-aa2cf9de62f7 |archive-date=March 13, 2013 |access-date=March 11, 2013 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
On October 9, 2013, Wells tore his Achilles tendon during a workout with the Baltimore Ravens.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Beanie Wells Released |url=http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Beanie-Wells-Released/bcff2176-67a1-4c7d-87c6-aa2cf9de62f7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313155655/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Beanie-Wells-Released/bcff2176-67a1-4c7d-87c6-aa2cf9de62f7 |archive-date=March 13, 2013 |access-date=March 11, 2013 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Wells is one of eleven children. His parents are James and Paulette Wells. The nickname Beanie was given to him by his family at a young age and he has said, "when I was young, my big brother said I was skinny like a bean pole."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melendez |first=Beckley |date=2023-08-27 |title=Beanie Wells: A Running Back’s Journey |url=https://www.beckleyboutique.com/beanie-wells-a-running-backs-journey/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=Beckley Boutique |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crouse |first=Karen |date=2010-01-09 |title=Hauling the Rock: Arizona’s Wells Gets a Grip on His Game |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/sports/football/10cardinals.html |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
Wells is one of eleven children. His parents are James and Paulette Wells. The nickname Beanie was given to him by his family at a young age and he has said, "when I was young, my big brother said I was skinny like a bean pole."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Melendez |first=Beckley |date=August 27, 2023 |title=Beanie Wells: A Running Back's Journey |url=https://www.beckleyboutique.com/beanie-wells-a-running-backs-journey/ |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=Beckley Boutique |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crouse |first=Karen |date=January 9, 2010 |title=Hauling the Rock: Arizona's Wells Gets a Grip on His Game |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/sports/football/10cardinals.html |access-date=August 27, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref>


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==References==
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This article is about the football player. For the ice hockey player, see Chris Wells (ice hockey).

Beanie Wells
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Wells (center) with Ohio State in 2008
No. 26
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1988-08-07) August 7, 1988 (age 36)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Garfield (Akron)
College:Ohio State (2006–2008)
NFL draft:2009 / round: 1 / pick: 31
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:625
Rushing yards:2,471
Receptions:28
Receiving yards:293
Total touchdowns:24
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher Michael Wells (born August 7, 1988), known as Chris Wells or Beanie Wells, is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Cardinals in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft with the 31st overall pick.

Early life

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Wells was a highly touted player out of high school, where he played football at Akron Garfield High School and ran track.[1] His high school running back coach, Ben Dunn, said that Beanie was one of the most explosive play-makers he had seen in his 28 years at the school. He was often considered the best recruit out of Ohio. Wells played at Akron Garfield High from 2002 to 2005, graduating early in December. In track, he was timed at 10.8 seconds in the 100 meters as a high school junior, and also recorded a 4.48 40-yard dash as a senior. He was listed as the top running back and All-American by Parade in 2006.[2]

Wells was offered to play at schools such as Michigan and USC, but he always knew he was going to play at Ohio State, saying "I think I came out of my mom's womb wanting to go to Ohio State."[3]

College career

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Beanie's number during his career at Ohio State was #28.[4]

Freshman season

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During Wells's freshman year, he shared carries with Antonio Pittman, had a solid freshman year, and was a big part of the 2006 Buckeyes.[5] In his collegiate debut, he had ten carries for 50 rushing yards and a touchdown against Northern Illinois.[6] The highlight of his freshman year came in the Ohio State–Michigan game where he broke a 52-yard run for a touchdown that put the Buckeyes ahead of the Wolverines for the rest of the game.[7]

Freshman statistics

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Stat Attempts Yards Average TD
Rushing 104 576 5.5 7
Receiving 2 16 8.0 0

Sophomore season

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With Antonio Pittman going into the NFL draft, Wells became the starting running back and started every game in his sophomore year for Ohio State. On October 20, Wells had 21 carries for 221 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown in a victory over Michigan State.[8] On November 17, Wells rushed for 222 yards in the annual rivalry game against Michigan, the second most rushing yards by an Ohio State running back against Michigan.[9][10] He led the Big Ten Conference in rushing attempts with 274 in the 2007 season.[11]

Sophomore statistics

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Stat Number Yards Average TD
Rushing 274 1,609 5.9 15
Receiving 5 21 4.2 0

Junior season

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Wells rushed 13 carries for 111 yards and a touchdown in his first game against the Youngstown State Penguins on August 30, 2008.[12] He also suffered a foot injury.[13] After missing three games, he returned to the starting lineup September 27, 2008, against Minnesota, where he rushed for 106 yards on 14 carries.[14] He then followed that performance up with a 22 carry, 168 yard effort against Wisconsin, which included a 33-yard touchdown on the game's first possession and a 54-yard run to start the second half.[15] In the November 15 game against Illinois, Wells leaped over an Illini defender.[16][17]

Junior statistics

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Stat Number Yards Average TD
Rushing 207 1,197 5.8 8
Receiving 7 26 3.7 0

Awards and honors

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Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m) 		235 lb
(107 kg) 		33+5⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.38 s 1.50 s 2.51 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 10 ft 8 in
(3.25 m)		 25 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[22][23]
Wells (left) and teammates during 2010 preseason camp.

Wells was selected in the first round (31st overall) by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2009 NFL draft.[24] He competed for the starting running back job with Tim Hightower.[25]

On August 1, 2009, Wells was signed to a five-year contract.[26] Later that day, he was carted off from practice with an ankle injury.[27]

In Week 1 of the 2009 season, Wells made his NFL debut with seven carries for 29 yards against the San Francisco 49ers in a 20–16 loss.[28] In Week 7, in the second quarter against the New York Giants, Wells ran 13 yards for his first NFL touchdown. In that game, Wells rushed for 67 yards on 14 attempts.[29] In Week 15, Wells had his first career 100-yard game, against the Detroit Lions, with 17 carries for 110 yards and a touchdown.[30] In the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Wells scored his first postseason touchdown, a four-yard rush against the New Orleans Saints.[31] He ended the season with 176 carries for 793 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to go along with 12 receptions for 143 receiving yards.[32]

In the 2010 season, Wells appeared in 13 games and started two. He finished with 116 carries for 397 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.[33]

For the 2011 NFL season, the Cardinals and coach Ken Whisenhunt placed a heavy emphasis on the ground-attack led by Wells. The decision was mostly influenced by the departure of Tim Hightower to the Washington Redskins, in turn giving the starting back role to Wells.[34]

In Week 4 of the 2011 season, Wells rushed 27 times for 138 yards and three touchdowns in the 31–27 loss to the New York Giants.[35] On November 27, 2011, in Week 12, Wells set a Cardinals single-game and personal record by rushing for 228 yards against the St. Louis Rams.[36] Wells' performance eclipsed the team record previously held by LeShon Johnson, who rushed for 214 yards against the New Orleans Saints in 1996.[37] Wells finished the 2011 season with his first 1,000 yard season, ending with 1,047 yards on 245 carries (a 4.3 average) and 10 touchdowns.[38]

On September 26, 2012, Wells was placed on the injured reserve list due to a severe turf toe injury but received the new "designated to return" tag and was expected to return in practice on November 7.[39][40]

On Sunday, November 25, 2012, Wells made his first appearance back from Injured Reserve for Arizona's game against the St. Louis Rams, scoring his first two touchdowns of the season.[41] His relationship with management soured near the end of the season. After gaining three yards on four carries against the Chicago Bears in the penultimate game of the season,[42] Wells declared that he would be auditioning for the other 31 teams in his last appearance. Coach Whisenhunt held Wells out of the final game.[43] On March 11, 2013, Wells was released by the Arizona Cardinals.[44]

On October 9, 2013, Wells tore his Achilles tendon during a workout with the Baltimore Ravens.[45]

After the injury, Wells did not sign with another NFL team.

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2009 ARI 16 0 176 793 4.5 33 7 12 143 11.9 25 0 4 3
2010 ARI 13 2 116 397 3.4 24 2 5 74 14.8 43 0 1 0
2011 ARI 14 14 245 1,047 4.3 71 10 10 52 5.2 10 0 4 3
2012 ARI 8 7 88 234 2.7 31 5 1 24 24.0 24 0 1 1
Total 51 23 625 2,471 4.0 71 24 28 293 10.5 43 0 10 7

Personal life

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Wells is one of eleven children. His parents are James and Paulette Wells. The nickname Beanie was given to him by his family at a young age and he has said, "when I was young, my big brother said I was skinny like a bean pole."[46][47]

References

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  1. ^ Brown, Kyle (December 15, 2021). "Bennett Christian, 3-star tight end from Georgia, signs with Ohio State football". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Chris Wells Biography – The Ohio State Buckeyes Official Athletics Site – OhioStateBuckeyes.com[dead link‍]
  3. ^ Chris Wells Interviews & Quotes Archived August 6, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Chrisbeaniewells.com. Retrieved on November 1, 2011.
  4. ^ Gutridge, Matt (August 4, 2018). "Digging Deeper: Players Who Wore No. 28". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  5. ^ "2006 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  6. ^ "Northern Illinois at Ohio State Box Score, September 2, 2006". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  7. ^ Lloyd, Jason (November 22, 2008). "Beanie Wells' success began during The Game in 2006". News-Herald. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  8. ^ "Michigan State at Ohio State Box Score, October 20, 2007". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  9. ^ Davis, Dave (November 18, 2009). "OSU's Wells tears it up; Beanie leads emotional win in 2007: Countdown to Michigan". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  10. ^ Helwagen, Steve (June 6, 2016). "Ohio State's 15-year domination of Michigan". 247Sports. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  11. ^ "2007 Big Ten Conference Leaders". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
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